Nainar Nagenthran expresses concern over alleged security issues in Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu BJP president expresses concern over deteriorating law and order situation in Coimbatore, citing terrorism links and security challenges.

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, on Thursday (June 19, 2025) expressed concern over “deteriorating” law and order situation in Coimbatore, claiming that the city, which is known for its industrial and educational growth, is facing increasing security challenges, including alleged links to terrorism.

In a statement, Mr. Nagenthran said it is shocking that four individuals have been allegedly recruited for the ISIS terrorist organisation under the guise of an ‘Arabic College’ in Coimbatore. “The DMK-led government attempted to downplay the terror bomb blast incident near the Kottai Easwaran Temple in Coimbatore in 2022 as merely a cylinder explosion. Following this bomb blast, individuals linked to terrorist organisations have been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Coimbatore,” he said.

“On one hand, there is a series of murders targeting the elderly persons and on the other, there are acts of vandalism of idols in some temples. Amidst these incidents, the reported presence of persons linked to terrorist groups to such an alarming extent has placed the entire Coimbatore region under a cloud of threat, raising serious questions about public safety under the so-called Dravidian model government,” he said.

Quoting a NIA press statement, BJP former state president K. Annamalai said, “While the NIA is working tirelessly to dismantle these terror cells, the DMK continues to downplay threats, brushing off suicide bombing incidents as mere accidents. When appeasement replaces accountability, national security pays the price. Tamil Nadu deserves better.”