Two Arrested for Bursting Firecrackers at Gandhipuram Bus Stand

Coimbatore: Two men were arrested by Kattoor police for bursting firecrackers at the busy Gandhipuram Town Bus Stand in two separate incidents on Sunday, causing panic among passengers and the public.

In the first incident, Pradeep Kumar (27), a resident of Somanthurai near Pollachi, allegedly burst firecrackers in a crowded area, posing a risk to public safety and disrupting vehicular movement. The sudden explosions caused passengers and members of the public to run in panic. Kattoor police rushed to the spot, arrested him and later released him on station bail.

In a similar incident, Vishnu (36), a resident of Eswari Nagar in Thirunagar, Madurai, allegedly burst firecrackers repeatedly within the Gandhipuram bus stand premises on Sunday night, disrupting bus movement and endangering public safety.

Kattoor police arrested Vishnu as well and later released him on station bail.