Police arrest 13 and seize 11 four-wheelers as outfit takes out procession in Andipatti without obtaining permission

Theni police seize vehicles, arrest 13 for reckless driving and unlawful gathering, more arrests expected, investigation ongoing.

The Theni police have registered a case against a group of persons belonging to an outfit in the district and seized 11 four-wheelers and a two-wheeler and arrested 13 people on Wednesday.

Following a complaint that the group drove their vehicles in a reckless manner and dangerously, a case was registered under BNS Sections 189 (2), 126 (2), 272 and 281 by the Andipatti police station.

It is said that the group came in a procession, for which they had not obtained permission from the police, garlanded the Kattabomman statue in Andipatti and drove to Madurai in a rash and negligent manner on January 3. In the process, they caused traffic jam and created ruckus in public due to their unruly behaviour.

Despite repeated pleas by the police officers present, the members violated and ignored the directions issued by the authorities. Due to unlawful gathering and disrupting traffic and public order, cases were booked.

Based on inquiries, the police registered a case and arrested 13 persons.

A press release stated that action would be taken against more persons who had indulged in violation. Further investigation was on.