Thanjavur: Vadivazhagan, a 25-year-old rowdy element and resident of Mathangkadu village in Pattukottai Taluk, was detained under the Goondas Act on the orders of District Collector A. Annadurai.

Based on the recommendations made by SP J Mahesh, and relevant documents produced by Circle Inspector K Singaravel of Pattukottai Police Station, Annadurai ordered the detention of Vadivazhagan under Section 3(i) of the Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1982.

Vadivazhagan was subsequently lodged at the central prison in Trichy.