Coimbatore Police Commissioner Balakrishnan said that a few people involved in the petrol bombing incidents have been found and thug law will be applied to those who disturb the peace of the city.
BJP district office in Sittaputur area of Coimbatore, clothing shop Maruti in Oppanakkara Road, BJP executive Mohan’s shop in Gandhipuram area, furniture shop in Mettupalayam area, RSS in Coimbatore area. A petrol bomb was hurled at the houses of prominent Ananda Kalyana Krishnan and BJP member Thiaku in Kuniyamuthur area.
Similarly, in Pollachi and Kuniyamuthur, the vehicles of Hindu Front and BJP officials were vandalized.
A two-wheeler parked in Sai Baba Colony area was set on fire. Due to this, there is a tense atmosphere.
Police security has been strengthened in Coimbatore following the series of petrol bomb blasts.
Apart from the police, the Special Police Force, Tamil Nadu Commando Force, and the Rapid Action Force have been engaged in the security work.
A total of 4000 policemen including Coimbatore policemen and outer district policemen are engaged in security work.
Apart from 11 checkpoints on the way into the city of Coimbatore, additional vehicle checks were conducted at 28 locations in the city.
3 patrol vehicles per police station and 45 patrol vehicles per 15 police station.
Security has been beefed up in places where people congregate, including the Coimbatore railway station and bus station.
Meanwhile, District Collector Sameeran, Coimbatore Police Commissioner Balakrishnan and officials were consulted at the Coimbatore Police Commissioner’s office.
Also a peace meeting was held with the representatives of the Islamic movement.
Later, at the Coimbatore District Collector’s office, the Chief Secretary held a video conference with officials including Coimbatore District Collector Sameeran, West Zone Police Chief Sudhakar, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Balakrishnan, and District Superintendent of Police Badri Narayanan.
At that time, this consultation meeting was held regarding law and order. Coimbatore District Collector Sameeran gave an interview to the media after the consultation meeting.
He then said that a law and order meeting was held with 17 district officials under the leadership of the Chief Secretary. He asked about the series of incidents in Coimbatore.
In 7 incidents in Coimbatore district, no life or property was damaged.
There is no need for general public to feel nervous or afraid. CCTV camera footage will be analyzed and immediate action will be taken.
We are holding meetings for religious harmony. A meeting was held with 94 Jamaat leaders. In the evening there will be a meeting with leaders of Hindu organizations.
They have expressed their full cooperation to the district administration and police department.
A separate committee has been set up to inform the district administration and the police department if there are incidents in rural or urban areas, or if there are people from outside the state or outside the district.
News of bomb hurling is spreading on some social networking sites creating tension among people.
No bombing took place. “In a day or two, the police department will take strict action against those involved in personal incidents,” he said.
Municipal Police Commissioner Balakrishnan said that we are investigating and registering cases in all incidents.
Due to speeding of two-wheelers, there is a delay in detecting the bike number on CCTV. A few criminals have been identified.
Action will be taken against those who spread false information on social media and cause trouble between the two parties.
Those who disturb the peace will be arrested under the gangster law. 3500 policemen are engaged in security work in Coimbatore.
All vehicles entering the city are monitored. He informed that 28 new check posts have been set up.
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