History-sheeter abducted outside Puzhal prison; four of a family arrested
Four family members were arrested for the abduction of a history-sheeter outside Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai. The incident stemmed from long-standing rivalries over illegal drug trade and protection money.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the persistent issue of organized crime and gang rivalries operating within and around the prison system.
A history-sheeter was allegedly abducted in a car from outside Puzhal Central Prison shortly after being released on bail. The police have arrested four members of a family in connection with the incident.
The victim, Satheesh Kumar (33) of Annai Sathya Nagar near Island Grounds, is a history-sheeter at Pattabiram police station. He runs a horse-riding business on Marina Beach and is also allegedly involved in the sale of ganja and other narcotic substances. He had recently been arrested by the Anna Square police in a case involving ganja and was lodged in Puzhal Central Prison.
History-sheeter brothers Balaji and Vinoth of Triplicane had also been remanded to Puzhal prison in a ganja smuggling case. Police said Satheesh Kumar and the brothers had longstanding disputes over ganja sales, money transactions, and the collection of protection money ( mamool ). The rivalry reportedly continued even while they were lodged in prison.
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