CB-CID begins probe into registration of Palani math land
The CB-CID has launched an investigation into the fraudulent registration of land belonging to the Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam in Palani. Both police and the Registration Department are conducting inquiries into the incident.
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The Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) on Thursday (July 16, 2026) began its probe into the fraudulent registration of 1.35 acre of land belonging to Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam (math) at the foothills of Palani in Dindigul district.
A team of 15 police officers, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ajay Thangam, conducted inquiries in Palani.
The Palani Adivaram police had registered a case against the suspended Sub-Registrar, Justin Manikandan Subramanian, and others. The State government subsequently transferred the probe into the case to the CB-CID.
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