CPM volunteers held for damaging BSNL cables

Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, Mar 8 (UNI) Police arrested 33 CPI (M) volunteers for allegedly damaging BSNL's cable network at Thirukkandalam Village near here today.

Police said on March five, a group of CPI(M) volunteers dug up the road to prevent plying of sand lorries used for illegal sand mining.

In the process, the BSNL cables in the area were severely damaged thereby disrupting the communication network.

Based on a complaint from BSNL authorities, police today arrested the accused despite strong protests. They were later remanded in judicial custody.

UNI