Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Three More Arrested in Pandalur Petrol Bomb Case
Police in Pandalur arrested three more people after petrol bombs were thrown at villagers.
The incident happened about a week ago in the Nelliyalam area.
Five young men from Irumbupalam reportedly went there and argued with local residents.
The argument was connected to a love affair.
The group allegedly threatened people with knives and threw petrol bombs.
Police first arrested two men named Yogesh and Naveen.
They then searched for the other three people.
Rahul, Rajeshkanna and Deepak were later arrested.
Police arrested Rahul, Rajeshkanna and Deepak in connection with a petrol-bomb attack on villagers.
The incident occurred about a week ago in the Nelliyalam area of Pandalur taluk.
Five youths from Irumbupalam allegedly quarrelled with residents over a love affair.
The youths reportedly threatened villagers with knives, abused them and hurled petrol bombs.
Police had earlier arrested Yogesh and Naveen before conducting a week-long search for the remaining suspects.
- Who
- Five youths from Irumbupalam were implicated; Yogesh, Naveen, Rahul, Rajeshkanna and Deepak were arrested.
- What
- Petrol bombs were allegedly hurled at villagers during a quarrel, and three more suspects were arrested.
- When
- The attack occurred about a week ago; the latest arrests followed a week-long search.
- Where
- The incident occurred near Nelliyalam in Pandalur taluk, in the western Nilgiris.
- Why
- The quarrel was reportedly connected to a love affair.
- Latest arrests
- Rahul, Rajeshkanna and Deepak
- Earlier arrests
- Yogesh and Naveen
- People involved
- Five youths from Irumbupalam
- Incident
- Petrol bombs were allegedly hurled at villagers
- Location
- Nelliyalam area, Pandalur taluk
- Police station
- Devala police station
- Search duration
- One week