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    Youth held for hurling petrol bomb in Tirunelveli

    The accused has been identified as J Ayyappan of Thadiveeran Kovil Street, Tirunelveli.

    Youth held for hurling petrol bomb in Tirunelveli
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    MADURAI: A 22-year-old youth was arrested in Tirunelveli after being charged with hurling a petrol bomb at an anganwadi centre near Uzhavar Santhai in Tirunelveli Town.

    The accused has been identified as J Ayyappan of Thadiveeran Kovil Street, Tirunelveli. While Ayyappan hurled the petrol bomb targeting the anganwadi centre, his friend, who accompanied him, videographed the incident on his cell phone.

    Based on a complaint, Tirunelveli Town police filed a case, and investigations revealed that Ayyappan, who was arrested, was facing various charges of crime, including a murder attempt.

    A manhunt has been launched to nab his accomplice.

    DTNEXT Bureau
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