TN Police begin probe on ̎ idols seized from Thanjavur

Chennai, July 21 (UNI) Tamil Nadu idol wing police have commenced the background check of six idols seized from Swamimalai in Thanjavur. The police acted on a tip-off that a person, Ramalingam who is the owner of Shritharasan Art Metals in Thiruvalanchuzhi had many antique metals in his procession, and conducted searches on Wednesday. The police stumbled upon six metallic idols and questioned Ramalingam on the source of these idols and the necessary documents. He was, however, not able to give details and did not have any authentic document to show the ownership or legality of the idols. Ramalingam was taken to custody and produced before a court in Kumbakonam and was remanded in judicial custody.