Recently @PDdancing @acmugil @JabaksMovies announced #PonManickavel.
#IsupportPonmanickavel has been trending too.
But do you know the REAL hero💪? Here's a tweet thread 👇
#IsupportPonmanickavel has been trending too.
But do you know the REAL hero💪? Here's a tweet thread 👇
This tweet thread might interest @madrasmami23 @TheGopalan @ranganaathan @trramesh @MRVChennai @brakoo @indiaprideproj. Pls read below.👇
Pon Manickavel is one of the most upright Police Officers of Tamil Nadu. He heads the #IdolWing, that protects and brings back stolen #Temple murtis.
He is a #Thevar, an ancient, steadfast, clan that have never backed down from a fight. Immortalised in Nayakan/Dayavan.
#PonManickavel has spent time in Intelligence, Central Crime Branch, and solved various high profile cases; before he chose to take up the cause of Temple murtis.
Known for his strict demeanor and penchant for crisp uniforms (he would even send back shabbily dressed cops home 😉 )
Its rumored that he was “transferred” when he refused to remove his shoes while entering a former CM’s chambers. Now *that's* respect for the uniform.
While many people claim credit for it; #PonManickavel was responsible for bringing down heritage-criminals like Sanjeevi Asokan, Subhash Kapoor and Deenadayalan. thehindu.com/news/cities/pu…
He has dealt with allegedly rotten cops and moles within the department; like Khader Basha; who himself was selling away heritage that the police recovered. (Excerpt from Madras High Court judgement below)
It is said Pon Manickavel is a victim of Dravida politics, with politicians wanting to flame up anti-Hindu sentiments.
He has been chastised, disrespected, troubled, and transferred… to the extent that he had to get a court order for his restatement.
None of them has prevented him from doing his Dharma/duty. Example (unbelievable but true), he has chased, in his *jeep*; a criminal that was in a *plane* (Dayum!!!). How awesome is that! PS: He actually caught that criminal.
He has cultivated a network of informants; from nariyal-walas to auto-walas to gang members.
Murti-smugglers have used all sorts of tricks. They have transported using fertilizer bags, retrofitted LPG cylinders, w/ garden furniture, in false boots of cars… but have all been caught by the man. A huge Seva to temples.
#PonManickavel even brought back the 1000 year old Chola murtis (worth Rs 100 crores) that were taken away 50+ years back. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/1…
His department has been cracking down on HR&CE officials engaging in selling away temple lands and property. thehindu.com/news/national/…
… and has been single-handedly exposing the unholy nexus. thehindu.com/news/national/…
Many many people (from within the police and outside) have claimed credit for #PonManickavel’s work. Presenting papers at seminars, claiming credit on social-media, planning photo-opportunities, etc. But people know the *real* hero. Unsung and under-recognized.
It seems like there is a conspiracy to get the case out from under his wings; by transferring it to CBI. Unfortunate way to curb a stellar officer that is delivering criminals to jail. indianexpress.com/article/india/…
It is therefore heartening to see @PDdancing @acmugil immortalizing PonManickavel in a #biopic. Hats Off!
Ordinary citizens are saying #IsupportPonManickavel, and so should *you*. Share this story & lend your support.
Let the Govt know... Pon Manickavel stands on the side of Dharma… and so do we. (End)
Let the Govt know... Pon Manickavel stands on the side of Dharma… and so do we. (End)
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