Hindustan Makkal Sevai Iyakkam petitions Collector to erect Memorial Pillar for 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast victims

In his petition, Lotus Manikandan has stated that 58 people had lost their lives in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blasts and to perpetuate their memory a memorial pillar should be erected.


Coimbatore: Hindustan Makkal Sevai Iyakkam leader Lotus Manikandan submitted a petition to the District collector, demanding that steps be taken to erect a memorial for those who lost their precious lives in the Coimbatore bomb blasts in 1998.



The petitioners also carried a model pillar for the memorial and banners containing various demands.



“On behalf of Hindustan Makkal Sevai Iyakkam, I would like to thank the present Tamil Nadu government for not releasing those arrested in connection with the Coimbatore blasts," Manikandan said.

Karpagam University Celebrates India's 80th Independence Day with Patriotic Fervor

Karpagam University in Coimbatore celebrated India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Dr R. Vasanthakumar, Chai...

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore Marks India's 80th Independence Day with Vibrant Student-Led Celebrations

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore celebrated India's 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting by Principal Boby Mathew, followed b...

Drug Offender Detained Under Goondas Act in Coimbatore

A 45-year-old man has been detained under the Goondas Act in Coimbatore for allegedly possessing and selling cannabis. T...

Coimbatore Woman Murder: 17-Year-Old Boy Arrested

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by Race Course police in connection with the murder of Shanthi (58), who was found b...

Coimbatore All Set to Celebrate 80th Independence Day at VOC Grounds Tomorrow

Coimbatore is set to celebrate the 80th Independence Day at VOC Grounds on August 15, with District Collector Pavankumar...

Coimbatore College Student Murder: Three More Students Arrested

Police have arrested three more students in connection with the murder of Amudhan, a student of Hindustan Engineering Co...