The Singappen special team of Tamil Nadu, assisted by local police, arrested three known criminals on Sunday for allegedly harassing a woman and causing a public disturbance in Sivakasi.

Police reported that the incident was brought to their attention around 9:30 pm, when a complaint was received about a group of youths creating a disturbance and misbehaving with a woman in the area.

Responding promptly, the Singappen special team on routine patrol reached the location. The suspects reportedly attempted to flee upon noticing the police but were caught after a follow-up operation.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahendrakumar alias Kullamani (26), Senbagapandi (25), and Mahendran (27), all with prior histories and residents of Sivakasi. They have been taken into custody by Sivakasi town police for further legal proceedings.

The police have urged the public to report incidents of harassment or misbehaviour urgently and expressed gratitude to the caller who provided timely information aiding the arrests.

In an unrelated case, a police team conducted surveillance based on a tip-off received by Thoothukudi Q Branch Inspector Vijay Anitha, indicating smuggled goods were being transported illegally to Sri Lanka from the Thirespuram area under the North Police Station’s jurisdiction.

Following the intelligence, Sub-Inspector Ramachandran, Special Sub-Inspector Ramar, Head Constables Irudaya Rajkumar and Isakkimuthu, and Constables Palani, Balamurugan, and Gabriel conducted a night patrol on May 12. At approximately 9:15 pm near the northern side of the Thirespuram fishing harbour, police observed goods being loaded onto an unregistered fibre boat equipped with two engines, allegedly for smuggling.