6.1.2008
An alleged agent of the internationally
banned terrorist outfit LTTE, was arrested by Tamil Nadu
Police on Friday (04) and remanded under judicial custody
for 15 days yesterday (05), Indian news sources say.
The LTTE agent was arrested under charges for attempted
murder and smuggling of essential commodities to the banned
terrorist organisation, LTTE in Sri Lanka.
The suspect was arrested after a fight with a Tamil Nadu
policeman.
Mahendran, a native of Sivaganga District, was walking along
the seashore with two cans of diesel when Sub-Inspector
Ravi followed him on suspicion on Friday night, Times of
India reported citing Tamil Nadu police sources.
Sensing trouble, Mahendran pulled out a sword and tried
to attack the SI, who however, escaped unhurt, overpowered
him and seized the sword and the diesel cans, they said.
According to initial investigations, Mahendran was an LTTE
agent smuggling essential commodities for the LTTE, Tamil
Nadu Police has reported.
The Tamil Nadu police, has stepped up vigil in coastal districts
of the state in view of reports about smuggling of fuel
and essential commodities for the internationally banned
terrorist outfit.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence |