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This e-paper from The Hindu on January 1, 2026, includes various sections such as international affairs from an Indian perspective, cinema news, technology updates, science explanations, data analysis of headlines, health advice, and book reviews. A local news report details the Villupuram and Cuddalore district police efforts in 2025 regarding crime. The Villupuram police recovered ₹2 crore worth of stolen property, solved 339 theft cases, and made arrests related to murder, illegal substances, and alcohol. The Cuddalore police recovered ₹3.96 crore worth of stolen property and also made arrests for similar offenses, including violations of the POCSO Act.

News Article:

Villupuram and Cuddalore Police Report Crime Statistics and Recoveries for 2025

VILLUPURAM, January 1, 2026 – Police in the Villupuram and Cuddalore districts of Tamil Nadu have released their crime statistics for the year 2025.

Villupuram police reported solving 339 theft cases out of 489 reported incidents, recovering ₹2 crore in stolen property. The district also saw 15 convictions in 32 murder cases. Authorities detained 55 individuals under the Goondas Act for various offenses, including robbery, drug trafficking, and illegal alcohol sales. Over 2,200 individuals were arrested for alcohol-related offenses, and hundreds more for selling ganja and banned tobacco products. Significant seizures of illicit alcohol were also reported.

Meanwhile, the Cuddalore district police reported a larger recovery of stolen property, totaling ₹3.96 crore. Nine of the 37 murder cases registered in Cuddalore resulted in convictions. The Goondas Act was invoked against 121 individuals. Similar to Villupuram, numerous arrests were made for smuggling IMFL, illicit distillation, and the sale of arrack, ganja, and banned tobacco products. Notably, eight cases booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act resulted in convictions.

The reports highlight the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to combat crime and enforce regulations related to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco within the two districts.

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