Coimbatore : The four accused lodged in the Central jail here on charges of the sensational sexual harassment case in Pollachi, were detained under the Goondas Act today.

Police said the accused were slapped with Goondas Act, considering their previous case history, police said.

K Thirunavukkarasu, N Sathish, T Vasanthakumar and Sabarirajan were arrested on charges of sexual harassment case a month ago.

The detention order under the Goondas Act was confirmed by the Advisory Board, andit was served on the accused, police said.