Theni police take proactive steps to end usury menace
The Hindu
An anti-usury cell opened by the police has helped borrowers and lenders reach a settlement; action is also being taken as per the laws, police say
In a proactive exercise, the Bodinayakkanur sub-division police opened an anti-usury cell early this year that is showing results. Though there are laws to tackle the usury menace, people, mostly in the below poverty line category, fall prey to usurious financiers to make both ends meet. When they face trouble, the borrowers petition the authorities, seeking intervention, and sometimes, they even attempt to end their lives, officials said.More Related News