Villupuram, June 17 -- Mathivanan officially assumed charge as the Superintendent of Police (SP) for Villupuram district on Wednesday, marking his new assignment with a decisive roadmap aimed at strengthening public safety and police accountability.

Speaking to reporters after taking charge, Mathivanan, who previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Madurai City, thanked the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and senior police officials for entrusting him with the responsibility, stating it was a privilege to serve the people of Villupuram.

He said preventing crimes against women would remain the top priority of the district police. He added that the Tamil Nadu Government's "Singappen" Special Task Force would function actively to ens...