Tamil Nadu: DVAC to probe all police telecom tenders since 2008

CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) is set to probe all major purchases made by the telecommunication and police modernisation wing of the Tamil Nadu police since 2008. The directorate, around two weeks ago, sent a letter to the state director general of police’s office asking for details required.

The development comes nine months after the agency began a probe against M Anbuchezian, superintendent of police (SP), technical, in the DGP’s office for alleged corruption in various procurements by the wing. On February 8, searches were carried out at 18 places including Anbuchezian’s residence and office as well as premises of other government officials and private parties suspected to be involved.