Man held for chopping sandalwood tree in Tirupattur
A man was arrested for chopping down a sandalwood tree in Tirupattur. The incident occurred at a temple tank in Puthagaram village, where he was caught in the act by devotees. Police are investigating the case and searching for two other suspects who fled the scene.
- ▪K. Thangaraj, a 42-year-old man, was arrested for chopping a sandalwood tree.
- ▪The incident took place around 7 a.m. on the bund of a temple tank.
- ▪Devotees alerted others, leading to Thangaraj's capture while two accomplices escaped.
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A 42-year-old man was arrested by Tirupattur Taluk police for chopping a sandalwood tree on the bund of a temple tank at Puthagaram village near Tirupattur town on Sunday.The arrested person was identified as K. Thangaraj, a resident of Jamunamarathur village atop Jawadhu Hills. Initial inquiry revealed that it was around 7 a.m when a few devotees noticed three persons, including Thangaraj chopping a sandalwood tree around 10 ft tall, on the bund of the tank.As devotees raised alarm, other devotees and residents rushed to the tank. They managed to nab the suspect Thangaraj while the other two fled the spot. On being informed, Tirupattur Taluk police and forest officials inspected the spot. A case was registered.
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