BJP office attack: 3 TPDK members detained under Goondas Act

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Press Trust of India Coimbatore
Last Updated : Mar 25 2018 | 3:50 PM IST

Three Thanthai Periyar Dravida Kazhakam (TPDK) activists were arrested today in connection with the petrol bomb attack on BJP office here recently, police said.

Gopal alias Balan, Gautham and Jeeva were arrested for hurling a petrol bomb at the BJP office, on March 7 and lodged in the Central Jail here.

Coimbatore Police Commissioner, K Periaiah ordered their detention under Goondas Act, they said.

Accordingly, the orders were served on the accused in the prison, they added.

Meanwhile, a search is on to nab those who had hurled a petrol bomb at the house of BJP District President, C R Nandakumar in the city on March 21.

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First Published: Mar 25 2018 | 3:50 PM IST

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