Archive · 3 Oct 2026
TMJK Volunteers Detained During Attempted Prison Siege in Tiruchy
Some volunteers from a political group were detained by police in Tiruchy on Friday.
The group’s president, Sherif, was among them.
They were trying to hold a protest at the Central Prison.
The volunteers wanted prisoners who had been in jail for 30 years to be released.
They described the prisoners as innocent.
They also demanded that the Chief Secretary be transferred.
They said the Chief Secretary had prevented the prisoners from being released.
The article says most of the prisoners were Muslims.
Police detained Tamilaga Makkal Jananayaka Katchi volunteers in Tiruchy on Friday.
The group’s president, Sherif, was among those detained.
The volunteers were attempting to lay siege to the Central Prison.
They demanded the release of prisoners who have been jailed for 30 years.
They also called for the transfer of the Chief Secretary, alleging he prevented the prisoners’ release.
- Who
- Tamilaga Makkal Jananayaka Katchi volunteers, including president Sherif, were detained by police.
- What
- They attempted to lay siege to the Central Prison and demanded the release of long-term prisoners and the transfer of the Chief Secretary.
- When
- Friday; no date is specified.
- Where
- The Central Prison in Tiruchy.
- Why
- The volunteers said prisoners jailed for 30 years were innocent and demanded their release; they accused the Chief Secretary of preventing it.
Protesters’ claims
Police action
Prisoner release and protest
Protesters’ claims
TMJK volunteers sought the release of prisoners they described as innocent and attempted to lay siege to the prison.
Police action
Police detained some of the volunteers; the article does not state the police’s reasons or provide their position on the release demand.
Chief Secretary
Protesters’ claims
The volunteers demanded the Chief Secretary’s transfer, alleging that he prevented the prisoners’ release.
Police action
The article gives no response from the Chief Secretary or other officials to that allegation.
- Organization
- Tamilaga Makkal Jananayaka Katchi (TMJK)
- Location
- Central Prison, Tiruchy
- Detained
- Some volunteers, including the group’s president, Sherif
- Protest demand
- Release prisoners who have been jailed for 30 years
- Additional demand
- Transfer the present Chief Secretary
- Prisoners described by protesters
- The volunteers called them innocent; the article says most were Muslims