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Crime
High Court Orders Police Case in Periyar Library Book Scam
✍️ NDTV
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 06:09 AM
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The Madras High Court has ordered a police investigation into the alleged book scam at the Periyar Library. The court also froze the bank accounts of the publisher involved.
The Madras High Court has taken a serious step against alleged irregularities in the procurement of books for the Periyar Library. The court has ordered a police investigation into the matter, directing the authorities to thoroughly probe the claims of a book scam. Simultaneously, the court has issued an order to freeze the bank accounts of the publisher suspected to be involved in the alleged scam. This move aims to prevent any potential misuse of funds and ensure the transparency of the investigation.