Coimbatore: Assam Youth Arrested with 2.77 Grams of Heroin Powder Near Thondamuthur

An Assam youth was arrested near Thondamuthur after police seized 2.77 grams of heroin powder during a routine check at a coconut water shop bus stop. The suspect was subsequently remanded to judicial custody.


Coimbatore: The Thondamuthur police received confidential information about the sale of heroin powder in the Thondamuthur area. Following this tip-off, the police intensified their surveillance in the region.

During a routine check at a coconut water shop bus stop near Thondamuthur, a team led by Thondamuthur Sub-Inspector Parthiban conducted searches. They noticed a young man behaving suspiciously and detained him for questioning.

The investigation revealed that the youth was Rafathul Islam (23) from Assam. Upon searching him, the police discovered heroin powder in his possession. The officers seized 2.77 grams of heroin powder from Rafathul Islam.

Following the seizure, Rafathul Islam was arrested yesterday (September 21). He was later produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody. This incident has caused a stir in the Thondamuthur area.

The Thondamuthur police are continuing their investigation into this case. They are also working to uncover the network involved in the heroin powder trade.

Four Road Accidents Reported Across Coimbatore City; Five Injured

Five people, including women, sustained injuries in four separate road accidents reported across Coimbatore city. Traffi...

TECA Welcomes Tamil Nadu Government’s Transparency Measures and No Power Tariff Hike Decision

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers’ Association (TECA) has welcomed the State government’s White Paper on the TNEB and...

DVAC Searches Highways Engineer’s Residence in Coimbatore in Road Works Corruption Case

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Thursday searched the residence of a Highways Department engi...

No Power Tariff Hike This Year: SIMA Thanks Tamil Nadu Government

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government’s announcement that there will be no...

Coimbatore Corporation Conducts Intensive Mosquito Control Drive in PN Pudur Ward

Coimbatore Corporation's 41st Ward in PN Pudur witnessed comprehensive mosquito control operations including fumigation,...

Unidentified Woman's Body Found Near Madukkarai, Police Appeal for Public Help

Madukkarai police have shared identifying details of the woman, including tattoos on her hands and the slippers recovere...