Sumit Sharan, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tirunelveli Range, has ordered the detention of history-sheeter V. Mani alias ‘Vetrilai’ Manikandan (30) of Paaraiyadi in Tirunelveli. Manikandan was allegedly involved in several cases of murder, attempt to murder and threatening the public in Suththamalli and Tirunelveli Town police station areas.
He was arrested recently. Based on recommendation from C.P. Kandasamy, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli, and T.P. Suresh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Tirunelveli City,
Mr. Sharan ordered the detention of Manikandan under the provisions of Goondas Act.