Tamil Nadu Man Arrested for Explosive Possession in Kerala

Surendran Muthaiya, a man from Tamil Nadu, was arrested in Kerala for illegal possession of explosives. His arrest followed the capture of two others implicated in smuggling explosives. Police found significant evidence during a raid on his rented residence in Kappukad, leading to the seizure of detonators and related materials.

In a significant crackdown on illegal explosives, Kerala police have apprehended a man from Tamil Nadu for possessing explosive materials unlawfully.

Identified as Surendran Muthaiya, aged 52 and hailing from Andipatti in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, he was arrested after police connected him to smuggling activities involving explosives.

The arrest comes after the earlier detention of two others—Shibili from Erattupetta and Faizi from Thekkoy. Through their interrogation, authorities learned crucial details about Muthaiya, prompting a police raid at his rented house in Kappukad, Vazhoor. The operation resulted in the seizure of 75 electric detonators and 20 meters of related materials.

(With inputs from agencies.)