K Shahul Hameed, popularly known as Paravai (Tamil for bird) Badhusha, one of the prime accused in the 2013 Bangalore blast case, was held by the CB CID of the Tamil Nadu Police from Anchal in Kollam district of Kerala on Sunday. He was produced before the Tirunelveli Judicial Magistrate amidst high security and has been remanded to judicial custody.
The police have seized a pistol with 53 rounds of ammunition, 17.25 kg explosives including gelatine sticks with electronic detonators from Badhusha (27). He was on the run since the April 17, 2013 blasts in front of the BJP office in Bangalore which resulted in 17 persons getting injured. The police had so far arrested 13 persons excluding Badusha in this connection.
The 27-year-old has been charged with Explosive Substances Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Tamil Nadu Police has already filed cases against him under charges of Tamil Nadu Public Property (prevention of damage and loss) Act in Tirunelveli district. The Anti Terrorism Squad of Bangalore Police is expected to interrogate Badhusha shortly.