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March - 7 March - 9
Police in Tamil Nadu, on March 9, arrested one of the two Islamist militants who had escaped from police custody near Tirumangalam after exploding country bombs on March 7. The two are accused in the Coimbatore blasts case. Hyder Ali, who was arrested in Sivaganga, was brought to Madurai amidst tigh
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Police in Tamil Nadu, on March 9, arrested one of the two Islamist militants who had escaped from police custody near Tirumangalam after exploding country bombs on March 7. The two are accused in the Coimbatore blasts case. Hyder Ali, who was arrested in Sivaganga, was brought to Madurai amidst tight security. Meanwhile, reports said police authorities are concerned at the finding that the other escaped militant, Imam Ali, who had received foreign training in detonating explosives. Imam Ali was reportedly trained in using explosives nine years ago, in Bangladesh.
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March - 23 
Police arrested two activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) at Panaikulam near Madurai on March 23. According to police sources, they were arrested on charges of helping terrorists Imam Ali and Hyder Ali and some gangsters who escaped from police custody near Madurai recently.
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Police arrested two activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) at Panaikulam near Madurai on March 23. According to police sources, they were arrested on charges of helping terrorists Imam Ali and Hyder Ali and some gangsters who escaped from police custody near Madurai recently.
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May - 8 
Tamils Nationalist Movement chief P Nedumaran was among 50 sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) taken into preventive custody on May 8 in view of the State-wide protest against the demand for extradition of LTTE chief V Prabhakaran.
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Tamils Nationalist Movement chief P Nedumaran was among 50 sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) taken into preventive custody on May 8 in view of the State-wide protest against the demand for extradition of LTTE chief V Prabhakaran.
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July - 3 
Police, on July 3, arrested Tamil Mandram organiser R. Pavannan in Pudukotttai on charges that he made an ‘inflammatory speech’ in support of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at a meeting in Erode district a few days ago. The Tamil Mandram, a literary outfit, is closely associated with P.
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Police, on July 3, arrested Tamil Mandram organiser R. Pavannan in Pudukotttai on charges that he made an ‘inflammatory speech’ in support of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at a meeting in Erode district a few days ago. The Tamil Mandram, a literary outfit, is closely associated with P. Nedumaran's Tamil Nationalist Movement. A sympathiser of the LTTE, Pavannan was among those who courted arrest at Pudukottai recently after having attempted to burn copies of the AIADMK-sponsored Legislative Assembly resolution demanding extradition of the LTTE leader Prabakaran for standing trial in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
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July - 8 
According to media reports, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Erode district secretary Ganesha Murthy was arrested on July 8 at his residence under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Police sources said Murthy was arrested for making pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) speec
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According to media reports, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Erode district secretary Ganesha Murthy was arrested on July 8 at his residence under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Police sources said Murthy was arrested for making pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) speech at a public meeting at Tirumangalam, on June 29.
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July - 9 
The Tamil Nadu government arrested eight Marumalarchi Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (MDMK) leaders, including a former Member of Parliament (MP) and a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from Madurai and its outskirts, on July 9. The arrest came
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The Tamil Nadu government arrested eight Marumalarchi Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (MDMK) leaders, including a former Member of Parliament (MP) and a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from Madurai and its outskirts, on July 9. The arrest came after a local court issued non-bailable warrant against the eight for their pro-Liberation Tigers Tamil Eelam (LTTE) speech at a public meeting at Thirumangalam on June 29, 2002. The eight arrested were remanded to 30 days in judicial custody.
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July - 11 
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary and Member of Parliament (MP) Vaiko was arrested in Chennai, on July 11, upon returning from the US, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). A special police team from Madurai executed the non-bailable arrest warrant. Later, a Mad
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Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary and Member of Parliament (MP) Vaiko was arrested in Chennai, on July 11, upon returning from the US, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). A special police team from Madurai executed the non-bailable arrest warrant. Later, a Madurai court sent him to judicial custody till August 7. Vaiko is the first member of Parliament to be booked under the POTA.
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August - 1 
Tamil Nadu police, on August 1, arrested Tamil Nationalist Movement leader P Nedumaran under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). A consistent supporter of the proscribed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Nedumaran was picked up from his Mylapore residence and remanded to judicial custod
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Tamil Nadu police, on August 1, arrested Tamil Nationalist Movement leader P Nedumaran under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). A consistent supporter of the proscribed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Nedumaran was picked up from his Mylapore residence and remanded to judicial custody till August 28 by a designated judge for POTA cases. Police sources said Nedumaran had been arrested for the pro-LTTE speeches he had made in the past few months and especially during a conference he organised in Chennai on April 13, 2002. Immediately after his remand, Nedumaran told media persons that he would continue to support the LTTE, as it was the only organisation that fought for the cause of Eelam Tamils. "I will not be cowed down by the repressive measures of the police,'' he said. With his arrest, a total of 11 LTTE supporters have been arrested under the POTA in Tamil Nadu.
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August - 24 
According to a delayed report, two activists of the proscribed Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) were arrested near Neyyeli, Cuddalore district, on August 24. Some arms and ammunition were also seized from their possession.
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According to a delayed report, two activists of the proscribed Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) were arrested near Neyyeli, Cuddalore district, on August 24. Some arms and ammunition were also seized from their possession.
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September - 18 
The State general secretary of the Tamizhar Desiya Iyakkam (Tamil National Movement), K Paranthaman, was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from his residence at Manamadurai, Sivaganga district, on September 18. According to police sources, he was arrested as he had openly suppor
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The State general secretary of the Tamizhar Desiya Iyakkam (Tamil National Movement), K Paranthaman, was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from his residence at Manamadurai, Sivaganga district, on September 18. According to police sources, he was arrested as he had openly supported the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during a press conference held in Chennai, on August 20, 2002. Paranthaman was taken to Chennai for being produced before a POTA court in Poonthamalee, on the outskirts of Chennai. TNM chief P Nedumaran, a staunch supporter of the LTTE, was arrested earlier under POTA, on August 1, for his speech at a ‘Tamil’s Right to Live’ conference, held in Chennai, on April 13.
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September - 22 
Tamil Nadu police seized narcotics worth Rs two-crores, including brown sugar and morphine, besides a rocket launcher and a large quantity of AK 47 bullets, from a hardware shop in Rameshwaram, on September 22. The owner of the shop, and his two associates, has been arrested in this connection. Poli
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Tamil Nadu police seized narcotics worth Rs two-crores, including brown sugar and morphine, besides a rocket launcher and a large quantity of AK 47 bullets, from a hardware shop in Rameshwaram, on September 22. The owner of the shop, and his two associates, has been arrested in this connection. Police sources said the seized goods were to be smuggled out of the country.
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October - 3 
Tamil Nadu police arrested a doctor, a close associate of Tamil National Movement leader P Nedumaran, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) in Chennai, on October 3. According to police sources, the doctor was arrested for his alleged support to the proscribed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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Tamil Nadu police arrested a doctor, a close associate of Tamil National Movement leader P Nedumaran, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) in Chennai, on October 3. According to police sources, the doctor was arrested for his alleged support to the proscribed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He is reportedly the 13th person to be held under POTA in the State.
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October - 3 
Tamil Nadu Police arrested, in Madurai, on October 3, a close associate of Imam Ali, an accused in the February 1998- bomb blasts in Coimbatore. Ali was killed in an encounter in Bangalore on September 29. Police sources said the arrested person had played a major role in helping Ali during and afte
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Tamil Nadu Police arrested, in Madurai, on October 3, a close associate of Imam Ali, an accused in the February 1998- bomb blasts in Coimbatore. Ali was killed in an encounter in Bangalore on September 29. Police sources said the arrested person had played a major role in helping Ali during and after the escape of the terrorist from police custody in March 2001.
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October - 16 
Police arrested four activists of the proscribed Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) at two separate places and seized explosives and raw materials used for making pipe bombs in Cuddalore district. Police sources said the activists were proceeding to Preambalur with the intent to indulge in ‘subversiv
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Police arrested four activists of the proscribed Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) at two separate places and seized explosives and raw materials used for making pipe bombs in Cuddalore district. Police sources said the activists were proceeding to Preambalur with the intent to indulge in ‘subversive activities’.
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November - 22 
The detention of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko, and eight other party leaders, arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002, was extended till December 18, by a special court in Chennai, on November 22. Extention of their detention was in order to comp
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The detention of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko, and eight other party leaders, arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002, was extended till December 18, by a special court in Chennai, on November 22. Extention of their detention was in order to complete investigations.
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December - 1 
According to media reports, police in the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, arrested two suspected terrorists of the hitherto unknown Muslim Defence Force (MDF), an Islamist terrorist outfit, on December 1, from the suburban Kodingyur area of the city. The suspects––Zahir Hussain an
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According to media reports, police in the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, arrested two suspected terrorists of the hitherto unknown Muslim Defence Force (MDF), an Islamist terrorist outfit, on December 1, from the suburban Kodingyur area of the city. The suspects––Zahir Hussain and Toufiq––reportedly belong to Royapettah and Korukkupet, respectively. Police seized detonators, gelatin sticks and other items for making bombs from them. Police suspect the two have links with those involved in the November 21-blast near Sai Baba temple, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, and were planning to plant bombs in different parts of Tamil Nadu. They were waiting for instructions and their arrest has averted a major disaster, a report claimed. In a related development, another person has been picked up by police in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu and is being interrogated to secure more information.
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December - 2 
Police have arrested three more persons and seized explosive materials, bombs and weapons from their possession at Mallipattinam, in Tamil Nadu’s Tanjavur district, on December 2. Their connections with the two MDF cadres arrested in Chennai on December 1 were being probed, reports added.
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Police have arrested three more persons and seized explosive materials, bombs and weapons from their possession at Mallipattinam, in Tamil Nadu’s Tanjavur district, on December 2. Their connections with the two MDF cadres arrested in Chennai on December 1 were being probed, reports added.
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December - 22 
According to media reports, Tamil Nadu police detained nine more Muslim Defence Force activists on December 22. They were arrested in Sivaganga, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts based on information provided by Hamid Bakri of Kayalpattinam, the principal of an Arabic College and brother-in-law of
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According to media reports, Tamil Nadu police detained nine more Muslim Defence Force activists on December 22. They were arrested in Sivaganga, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts based on information provided by Hamid Bakri of Kayalpattinam, the principal of an Arabic College and brother-in-law of Imam Ali, an organizer of the All India Jihad Committee who was killed in an encounter in Bangalore recently. As already reported, the Muslim Defence Force (MDF) is an Islamist extremist organization whose existence came to light after two MDF cadres were arrested on December 2. Investigators are also probing its possible links with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, Pakistan’s external agency, besides its finances.
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December - 28 
Media reports said Tamil Nadu police arrested three suspected extremists of the outlawed Tamil National Liberation Army (TNLA), near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district, on December 28- night and recovered a large quantity of explosives from their possession. They were arrested at Senthiyathope, while
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Media reports said Tamil Nadu police arrested three suspected extremists of the outlawed Tamil National Liberation Army (TNLA), near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district, on December 28- night and recovered a large quantity of explosives from their possession. They were arrested at Senthiyathope, while they were travelling on a motor cycle, police said. The Chidambaram magistrate has, on December 29, remanded them to 15 days in judicial custody.
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