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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Justice After Decades': Annamalai Hails TN ATS For Arrest Of 3 Terrorists After 30 Years
Last Updated: He recalled his meeting with Muthukrishnan's family during the En Mann En Makkal Padayatra in December 2023. Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday praised the Tamil Nadu Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for arresting three long-absconding terrorists nearly three decades after their alleged involvement in a series of deadly terror attacks across the state. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Annamalai said the arrests of Sadiq Ali (also known as Tailor Raja), Mohammed Ali Mansoor, and Abubacker Siddique marked a significant milestone. 'Heartfelt appreciation to the Tamil Nadu ATS, Andhra Pradesh State Police, and all officers involved," he wrote. The three accused were key members of the banned terror outfit Al-Ummah. They were linked to the 1998 Coimbatore serial bombings that claimed 58 lives, the 1993 bombing of the RSS office in Chennai, and the 1995 targeted killing of the wife of Hindu Munnani leader Muthukrishnan in Nagore. The 1995 attack used a bomb hidden inside a Ramayana book and was intended for Muthukrishnan himself. 'These terrorists lived under false identities, hiding in plain sight," Annamalai wrote, calling the arrests 'a crack in one of the longest-standing terror cases." He recalled his meeting with Muthukrishnan's family during the En Mann En Makkal Padayatra in December 2023. 'The wounds of that loss, though decades old, were still fresh in their eyes. Their strength, resilience, and quiet hope for justice have stayed with me ever since," he added. Annamalai praised the investigation teams for combining human intelligence with artificial intelligence to track down the fugitives. He said the arrests restore faith in justice and represent a critical moment in the state's efforts against terrorism. 'This breakthrough delivers long-overdue justice and brings closure to many families," he said. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Man who stole gold from Kovai Pudur house held
Coimbatore: A 36-year-old man was arrested on Saturday for stealing gold ornaments weighing 10 sovereigns from a house and Rs34,000 from a grocery shop, both situated at Kovai Pudur, in the early hours of Thursday. The Kuniyamuthur police identified the arrested person as Muthukrishnan, a native of Chennai who was residing in Ganapathy Sathurvedi area in the city. An investigation officer said Muthukrishnan had entered the house of Samuelraj, 75, of Kovai Pudur, through the back door around 3am on Thursday and decamped with gold ornaments weighing 10 sovereigns and Rs5,000 in cash, which were kept in a bureau. The same day, he entered a grocery store run by Satheesh, 30, of Sundakkamuthur at Kovai Pudur, and made away with Rs34,000, the officer said. Both Samuelraj and Satheesh lodged separate complaints with the Kuniyamuthur police, who registered a case and initiated a probe. "Preliminary inquiry revealed that five attempted burglaries had occurred in the area in the early hours of Thursday. We collected fingerprints and reviewed CCTV camera footage, which showed a masked person monitoring houses," the officer said. On Saturday, police noticed Muthukrishnan wandering around Kuniyamuthur area in a suspicious manner and picked him up for questioning. "He confessed to the crimes during interrogation. We subsequently arrested him and are trying to recover the stolen gold and cash," the officer said.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- The Hindu
Teen ends life after teachers allegedly scolded him for not doing homework
A 15-year-old boy ended his life in his home near Tiruchendur on Monday night after his teachers allegedly scolded him for not doing his homework. Police said M. Muthukrishnan, 15, of Paramankurichi Samaththuvapuram was studying in Class X of a government-aided high school in the same area. He ended his life in his home on Monday night. His parents alleged that their son's teachers scolded him with cane for not doing the homework and hence he had ended his life. On getting information, Tiruchendur Taluk police rushed to the house of Muthukrishnan and sent the body to Tiruchendur Government Hospital for a post-mortem. The police also reportedly recovered a 'suicide note' from the shirt of the boy in which he had allegedly accused the headmistress and three teachers of the school responsible for him taking the extreme step. As the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi cadres, who gathered at Tiruchendur Revenue Divisional Officer's Office on Tuesday evening, demanded registration of cases against the teachers and the headmistress under the SC/ST Act, RDO Sukumar and Deputy Superintendent of Police Mahesh Kumar held talks with them. When the officers told them that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of ongoing investigation, they refused to accept it saying that they would not receive the body until cases were not registered against the teachers and due compensation was given to the family of Muthukrishnan. (Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State's health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, Sneha's suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050 and Speak2Us helpline at 9375493754.)
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- The Hindu
SC homes attacked as caste clashes erupt during temple festival at village in Pudukkottai
The police booked 15 individuals from the caste Hindu community — 13 of whom have been arrested. Clashes erupted between villagers belonging to the Most Backward Community (MBC) and the Scheduled Caste (SC) at Vadakadu in Pudukkottai district on Monday night, resulting in arson. The hut of a 58-year-old woman, S. Mallika, and three two-wheelers were allegedly set ablaze by some MBC members in Thiruvalluvar Nagar, an SC hamlet. Seven houses were vandalised; two cars were damaged; and the window pane of a government bus was shattered during the violence, which broke out during the annual Muthumariamman temple festival in the village. A police constable, Muthukrishnan, from the Vadakadu police station, also sustained injuries. The police booked 15 individuals from the caste Hindu community — 13 of whom have been arrested. Five SC villagers have also been booked, one of whom has been arrested. The charges include rioting, unlawful assembly, and provisions under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The SC villagers have additionally been charged with carrying weapons and indulging in violence. Twelve SC members and eight MBC members are being treated at the Alangudi Government Hospital and Pudukkottai Government Medical College and Hospital. The villagers said that an altercation between teenagers and youth from the two communities escalated into the violence. The two sides gave conflicting versions of how the incident was triggered. Between 9. 30 p.m. and 11. 30 p.m., over 400 caste Hindu men reportedly entered the SC hamlet and began vandalising property. The situation was brought under control after Pudukkottai Superintendent of Police Abhishek Gupta and Law Minister S. Regupathy visited the village late in the night. Thiruvalluvar Nagar, home to about 150 families, is the only SC hamlet in a panchayat comprising 17 smaller settlements – 15 of which belong to a dominant MBC community. At the centre of the conflict is access to and participation in religious rituals at the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments-administered Muthumariamman temple. SC residents said there had been a long-standing caste-based discrimination, and that the recent violence was rooted in a deeper social exclusion. They flagged their exclusion from participating in rituals at the Muthumariamman temple, including mandakapadi — a symbolic ritual involving the hoisting of a white umbrella (venkudai attam) and display of sacred weapons such as aruvas. They contend that they have been repeatedly sidelined in temple affairs by dominant caste groups despite holding multiple protests and participating in peace talks, the latest of which was held in April. 'Not allowed to host events' 'We are not even allowed to host our events in the temple hall, despite contributing money,' R. Porselvam said. 'Others pay a fixed temple tax for infrastructure, but we are told to make donations. Even then, we are excluded. Besides, a legal dispute over the ownership of the Adaikkalam Katha Ayyanar temple located on a poramboke land is pending before the Alangudi court since 2015. We have been sidelined in both temples,' Sethupathy M., another resident, said. The violence reportedly flared up after SC teenagers tried to touch a chariot rope during the procession. 'They were subjected to caste halting of the chariot, which usually happens at 7 p.m., was delayed to 10 p.m. That was when the attack happened,' Mr. Sethupathy alleged. SC residents further said that police presence was minimal during the early stages of the clash. 'When we called for an ambulance, we were told that it could not arrive due to the ongoing violence. One of our people who tried to take an injured person to a nearby primary health centre was followed, and his motorbike was torched in front of the hospital...,' a villager said. Several SC residents who spoke to The Hindu were concerned over their safety as they are in minority in the region. However, members of the MBC, including Muthumariamman temple trustees Senguttuvan R. and Devaraj K., said the incident stemmed from tensions around temple traditions. 'They never had mandakapadi rights in our temple before. Only recently have they started to make such the Ayyanar temple they refer to stands on the land that belonged to our forefathers...,' Mr. Senguttuvan said. They alleged that some SC youths, influenced by political groups, triggered the unrest. 'We have always been inclusive. There has never been any discrimination in Vadakadu,' Mr. Devaraj added. In a release, the Pudukkottai police said the clashes began as a verbal dispute involving intoxicated youth from both communities. However, members from both communities dismissed this version. A police officer told The Hindu that all possible angles were being examined in the probe.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Residents of Suriyampalayam in Erode stage protest over delay in providing basic amenities
Condemning the prolonged delay in provision of basic amenities in their area, the residents of Annai Theresa Nagar at Suriyampalayam in Erode Corporation limits staged a sit-in protest on the Collectorate premises during the weekly grievances redress meeting on Monday. They placed their petitions, ration cards, and Aadhaar cards on the ground in a symbolic protest. The residents, mostly daily wage workers, said that over 60 families have been living in the area for more than 18 years without access to essential services such as toilets, drainage systems, drinking water connections, or electricity. Despite repeated appeals to elected representatives and officials, their demands remain unfulfilled. They added that while they possess ration and Aadhaar cards, they do not own land or houses and continue to live in dire conditions. They alleged that police did not allow them to enter the meeting hall to submit their petitions. Only a few individuals were permitted entry, prompting others to place their documents on the ground and stage protest. Erode Tahsildar Muthukrishnan and police officials held discussions with the protesters and later took a few representatives inside to submit the petitions. However, as the residents refused to take back the documents they had laid on the ground, a government staff member collected all the cards.
