BJP condemns ‘petrol bomb’ hurling at Muthuramalinga Thevar memorial in Tirunelveli

BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan. | Photo credit: S. Siva Saravanan

BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan on Friday condemned the incident in which a “petrol bomb” was hurled at the memorial of late freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar in Tirunelveli district. Expressing shock over the incident reported in Thachanallur, she condemned the alleged attempts by “anti-national elements” to create enmity between various sections of the society. Ms. Srinivasan further urged the police to initiate strict action against those responsible for the incident and ensure peace in the area.

Published – 28 Aug 2026 19:20 IST