Chennai: Notorious gangster C D Mani, who is named in more than 30 criminal cases, including murder and extortion, was arrested near Singaperumal Koil on the outskirts of Chennai after police intercepted his luxury car. Police said he had been staying in Salem for the past two years to evade surveillance and police action in Chennai.A special team from Greater Chennai Police arrested Mani following a tip-off that he was visiting the city’s suburbs in a luxury car to collect ‘Deepavali funds’ from traders and businessmen.Police said Mani, who operated in south Chennai, shifted his base to Salem following intensified police surveillance. However, he frequently visited Singaperumal Koil and stayed there while continuing his extortion activities in Chennai through his associates. Acting on specific intelligence about his movements, the special team tracked his vehicle and intercepted it near Singaperumal Koil before taking him into custody.Meanwhile, Mani released a video accusing police of attempting to implicate him in a false case. Police are investigating his recent activities and extortion network.
