3 Karuna associates in Thirukkoayil disappear with arms

[TamilNet, Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 18:51 GMT]
Three cadres of the paramilitary group led by Karuna stationed in Thirukkoayil police division in Ampaarai district have gone into hiding with arms since Monday night, according to complaints lodged with the Thirukovil Police. The absconders are said to be close associates of Iniyabarathy, TMVP co-coordinator for Ampaarai district, and the co-ordinating secretary to President Mahinda Rajapakse.

The three cadres who fled have been identified as Arunagiri, officer-in-charge of Komaari TMVP office, Arunan who is alleged to be in charge of torturing persons arrested by them in Thirukkoayil office, and Jude who had been in charge of arresting civilians.