Katpadi
Coverage of Katpadi in the Nexus archive.
- Man held for smuggling ganja in government bus at Katpadi
A man was arrested for smuggling ganja in a government bus at Katpadi. The bus, which had traveled from Chittoor, was stopped at a check post near Katpadi where police inspected the vehicle and commuters' luggage.
- Delay in opening of restored bridge forces students to cross rail track near Katpadi
A delay in the opening of a restored bridge near Katpadi has forced students to cross a rail track. The bridge, once completed, is expected to connect residents of 10 farming villages to towns like Katpadi, Gudiyatham, Vellore, and Ranipet.
- Three persons arrested for possession of tusks near Katpadi
Three persons were arrested for possession of tusks near Katpadi. The arrest occurred in the Katpadi area.
- Gang held for possession of ganja near Katpadi
The police intercepted a gang near Katpadi for possession of ganja during a patrol at a check post. The operation was part of routine surveillance.
- Four persons held for stealing copper wires at railway yard
Four persons were arrested for stealing copper wires from railway signaling systems between Arakkonam and Tiruttani, and Arakkonam and Katpadi. Railway officials confirmed the wires had been missing for several weeks.
- Cardboard recycling unit gutted in Ranipet
A cardboard recycling unit in Ranipet was destroyed by fire. Firefighters from SIPCOT, Ranipet, Katpadi, and Cheyyar responded to the incident and extinguished the flames.
- Man held for attempting to steal cash from ATM near Katpadi
A man was arrested for attempting to steal cash from an ATM near Katpadi after bank officials reviewed CCTV footage and alerted the police.
- Two persons held for possession of country-made guns, explosives near Katpadi
Two persons were arrested for possession of country-made guns and explosives near Katpadi. The incident highlights security concerns related to homemade weapons in the area.
- Driver held for illegal transport of river sand near Katpadi
A driver was detained for illegally transporting river sand near Katpadi. The sand was being sent to Chengalpattu district for private contractors from Andhra Pradesh.