Former DGP Vaikunth no more
Former Tamil Nadu Director General of Police V. Vaikunth has passed away at the age of 89. He was a distinguished officer known for his service and his post-retirement work in prisoner rehabilitation.
Why it matters
The passing of a high-ranking public official marks the end of a significant career in law enforcement and social service.
Former Director General of Police V. Vaikunth passed away here on Friday. He was 89.
In his career spanning over 35 years, Vaikunth served the Tamil Nadu police in various capacities. He served as the DGP of Tamil Nadu in 1995. He was a recipient of the President’s Police Medal for meritorious and distinguished service.
Vaikunth is the author of the book ‘An Eye to Indian Policing — Challenge & Response’ which was published in both English and Tamil. Post-retirement, he was engaged in social and community service works focusing more on rehabilitation programmes for women prisoners and juvenile delinquents.
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