Ariyalur man detained under Goondas Act for sand smuggling

Thirumanur police have arrested a 36-year-old man for his involvement in illegal sand smuggling near the Kollidam River in Ariyalur district. The accused has been identified as Sakthivel, son of Pechimuthu, a resident of Viluppanankurichi.

Following his arrest, authorities invoked the Goondas Act against Sakthivel. He has since been remanded to the Tiruchirappalli Central Prison.