'Justice After Decades': Annamalai Hails TN ATS For Arrest Of 3 Terrorists After 30 Years

Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 14:44 IST

He recalled his meeting with Muthukrishnan’s family during the En Mann En Makkal Padayatra in December 2023.

Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai (PTI Image)

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday praised the Tamil Nadu Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for arresting three long-absconding terrorists nearly three decades after their alleged involvement in a series of deadly terror attacks across the state.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Annamalai said the arrests of Sadiq Ali (also known as Tailor Raja), Mohammed Ali Mansoor, and Abubacker Siddique marked a significant milestone. “Heartfelt appreciation to the Tamil Nadu ATS, Andhra Pradesh State Police, and all officers involved," he wrote.

The three accused were key members of the banned terror outfit Al-Ummah. They were linked to the 1998 Coimbatore serial bombings that claimed 58 lives, the 1993 bombing of the RSS office in Chennai, and the 1995 targeted killing of the wife of Hindu Munnani leader Muthukrishnan in Nagore. The 1995 attack used a bomb hidden inside a Ramayana book and was intended for Muthukrishnan himself.

“These terrorists lived under false identities, hiding in plain sight," Annamalai wrote, calling the arrests “a crack in one of the longest-standing terror cases."

He recalled his meeting with Muthukrishnan’s family during the En Mann En Makkal Padayatra in December 2023. “The wounds of that loss, though decades old, were still fresh in their eyes. Their strength, resilience, and quiet hope for justice have stayed with me ever since," he added.

Annamalai praised the investigation teams for combining human intelligence with artificial intelligence to track down the fugitives. He said the arrests restore faith in justice and represent a critical moment in the state’s efforts against terrorism.

“This breakthrough delivers long-overdue justice and brings closure to many families," he said.

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