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Shan A S
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Special Correspondent, The New Indian Express
Thiruvananthapuram
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Biography
A no-nonsense journo with 13 years of hard-earned experience. Came through the grind on my own, so slightly on the gritty side. Working as Special Correspondent in The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram Bureau. Cover police, excise, vigilance and home department portfolios. Prior to that, been a sports writer and a desk hand.
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By Shan A S Verified| The New Indian Express Verified THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state police will form a special wing to conduct anti-narcotic operations assessing that sustained efforts using enough manpower and technology were required to curb the threat posed by organised drug mafia. As per the idea mooted by the Police Headquarters, each police sub-division will have three special teams to deal with drug cases. The functioning of the wing will be directly monitored and controlled by an officer of the rank of SP or DIG.
By Shan A S Verified| The New Indian Express Verified "One of the most ruthless criminals we have ever come across." When the excise officers, who were part of the team that nabbed Kottayam native George Kutty, say this unanimously, it gives an inkling of the kind of character the 39-year-old drug trafficker was. George was unlike any other criminal the officers had encountered before. A ruthless operator, shrewd tactician, and a smart executor of sinister plots, he was capable of unleashing extreme violence at the drop of a hat.
By Shan A S Verified| The New Indian Express Verified THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: All six senior-most IPS officers in the state, who were included in the list of probables to replace outgoing DGP Shaik Darvesh Saheb as the next police chief, have expressed their willingness to be in the fray for the coveted post. Consents were given by DGPs Nitin Agrawal, Ravada A Chandrasekhar and Yogesh Gupta, and ADGPs Manoj Abraham, S Suresh, and M R Ajith Kumar.
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The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express is an English-language daily newspaper based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1932, it has a rich history and evolved from the Indian Express Group after a split in the late 1990s. The publication is part of Express Publications and is known for its commitment to quality journalism. The primary service of The New Indian Express is its daily newspaper, which covers a wide range of topics, including national and international news, politics, sports, and entertainment. In addition to print, the company offers digital content, allowing readers to access news articles and opinion pieces online. The group also publishes regional newspapers and magazines, catering to diverse linguistic audiences, including Dinamani and Kannada Prabha. With approximately 1,502 employees, The New Indian Express serves a broad audience across southern India, appealing to readers interested in reliable news coverage.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Founded: 1932