Goondas Act slapped on illegal miner in Tirunelveli

The accused has been identified as P Venkatacahalam of Kattalai, sources said on Wednesday.

Investigations revealed that Venkatachalam, a transport owner, was accused of producing bogus receipts and transporting the illegally mined minerals.

Such unlawful incidents occurred in Seevalaperi and Gangaikondan.

Based on recommendations of Tirunelveli Superintendent of Police P Saravanan, Collector V Vishnu ordered his detention under Goondas Act.