P. Pakalavan, who took charge as the new Superintendent of Police of Kallakurichi district on Wednesday, said that top priority will be accorded to the maintenance of law and order.
Speaking to reporters after assuming office, he said that though normalcy had been restored in the district, the police would improve upon the situation. “We will win over the confidence of the public so that they can move freely without any fear,” he said.
Investigation on cases relating to the death of the girl and the violence that broke out in the private school have been handed over to specific teams - Crime Branch - Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) and the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Over 300 persons have been arrested for their involvement in the violence so far. “The arrests will continue and the Police will hunt all those who were involved in rioting and violence at the school,” he said.
