Tamil NaduThursday, 20 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
TN Police launches Internal Vigilance Cells to handle bribery complaints against police personnel
Tamil Nadu DGP ordered Internal Vigilance Cells in all districts and commissionerates to receive complaints on bribery, misconduct and abuse of power.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu DGP Mahesh Kumar Agarwal ordered the creation of Internal Vigilance Cells in all district and city police units to receive complaints against police personnel on bribery, misconduct and abuse of power.
Key specifics
- Internal Vigilance Cells were ordered in all districts and commissionerates of Tamil Nadu Police.
- Complaints can be sent through separate mobile and WhatsApp numbers for each district and city.
- Complainant and witness identities will be kept confidential, according to the DGP’s announcement.
- Chennai Police Commissioner Amalraj launched a special anti-bribery unit on 11 August.
- Supervision of the cells will continue from SP level up to the DGP level.
Exam lens
TNPSC may frame questions on police accountability, grievance redressal and administrative reforms; remember DGP Mahesh Kumar Agarwal, 11 August, district-wise mobile/WhatsApp numbers and confidentiality safeguards.