Man Detained under Goondas Act at Tuticorin

The Collector, R. Palaniyandi, on Tuesday ordered the detention of Chinnaraj (21), an accused in multiple cases, under the Goondas Act.

Aources said the detention was made on the basis of the recommendations by the Superintendent of Police John Nicholson.

Inspector Murugesan of Kovilpatti (west) police station served the order to Chinnaraj at the Central Jail in Palayamkottai, where he is currently undergoing sentence after he was arrested on October 1.

He is involved in 12 cases of murder, extortion and robbery.

Source: The Hindu