Sub-Inspector, Head Constable Transferred After Suspect Escapes in Tirupattur

Rapid Summary

• A 46-year-old sub-inspector and a head constable from Natrampalli town, Tirupattur, were transferred to the Armed Reserve (AR) wing.
• The transfer order was issued by Tirupattur SP V. Shyamala Devi after a suspect escaped during a medical examination trip to the Government Taluk Hospital.
• The suspect,V. Gangatharan (48), was arrested for allegedly engaging in online sales of lottery tickets in surrounding areas.
• Gangatharan escaped when multiple suspects were being escorted for their medical examination at the hospital. He remains absconding as special teams search for him.
• Sub-inspector N. Manjunath and head constable C. Srinivasan are alleged to have failed to follow standard operating procedures during the incident. Further inquiry is ongoing.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the incident highlights procedural lapses in law enforcement during custody management, notably adherence to standard protocols when handling suspects-a critical function of police work that ensures accountability and public trust in law enforcement institutions. While transferring personnel may be seen as an immediate disciplinary measure, it remains to be seen whether systemic issues such as resource allocation or training deficiencies contributed to this episode or whether it was solely due to individual negligence.

Additionally, the escape of V. Gangatharan points toward challenges faced by police forces when dealing with organized illicit activities like illegal lottery operations that often involve broader networks and resourceful actors with motives for evasion post-arrest.

Read More: Published – August 21,2025 05:00 am IST