Two persons involved in the murder of Salem-based history-sheeter John, alias Chanakya (35), near Nasiyanur on the Salem–Coimbatore National Highway on March 19, were detained under the Goondas Act here on Monday.
John was hacked to death in broad daylight by a four-member gang, while he and his wife were travelling by car from Salem to Tiruppur. All four accused sustained injuries in police firing, received treatment, and were later arrested and lodged in Tiruppur prison. So far, 13 people have been arrested in connection with the murder.
Last week, one of the accused, Karthikeyan, was detained under the Act. Based on the recommendation of Superintendent of Police A. Sujatha, Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara also ordered the detention of two other accused, Satheesh and Boopalan, under the Act. Both were served detention notices at Tiruppur prison.
Published – April 28, 2025 05:49 pm IST
