Coimbatore city police have mandated bars to verify the age of young patrons using Aadhaar cards as part of enhanced safety and legal compliance measures. The directive was issued by the City Police Commissioner in a meeting with bar owners.

A man has been arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, for allegedly murdering a senior citizen by crushing his head with a stone near the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. The accused, identified as G. Rajesh, is a daily wage earner. Police suspect intoxication may have been a factor.

Coimbatore police are intensifying efforts to apprehend individuals featured in viral videos depicting drug abuse. This action is part of a broader state-wide crackdown on drug trafficking and consumption.