Coimbatore Blast: NIA Takes Accused For Field Search

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted field searches across multiple areas of Coimbatore city like Ukkadam, Kottaimedu, GM Nagar, Al-Amin Colony and Pullukadu, to further probe the blast that occured near the Sangameswarar Temple in Kottaimedu, a day before Diwali (23 October).

Of the nine lodged in Chennai's Puzhal prison in connection with the case, five were brought to the city to help with the investigation. The five accused who were brought to the city are Muhammad Azharudheen, Afsar Khan, Firoz Ismail, Umar Faaruq, and Feroze Khan .

The accused will be produced again at the Special NIA Court in Chennai on 29 December.