History-sheeter detained under Goondas Act in Cuddalore
A history-sheeter named V. Gopi has been detained under the Goondas Act in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The action follows his recent arrest in an attempt-to-murder case and a long history of 30 pending criminal cases.
Why it matters
The use of the Goondas Act highlights the state's administrative power to preemptively detain habitual offenders to maintain public order.
A history-sheeter who was arrested by the police in an attempt to murder case was detained under the provisions of the Goondas Act.
The detainee has been identified as V. Gopi, 31 of Kurinjipadi in Cuddalore district. The police had recently arrested Gopi and 17 others in an attempt to murder case. The accused had 30 cases pending against him in Neyveli and Muthandikuppam police stations.
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