A 36-year-old man allegedly hurled an ‘aruval’ inside the court hall creating a ruckus to the proceedings here on Monday.
Police said that Balamurugan, 36, of Sengulam near here has a case in the Family court and the hearing is scheduled on Tuesday (Feb 17). It is said that the weapon, which was hurled by the suspect, had fallen in front of the advocates who are seated in the court hall.
Preliminary inquiries revealed that the court premises is usually guarded by over half a dozen police personnel. Every person entering the premises is monitored and the cameras recorded them.
Under such circumstances, it is said that the suspect had gained entry inside the court premises through the rear side by scaling the compound wall. He had used a wooden stool to step inside the court.
Srivilliputtur DSP Balasundar, Town Inspector Sivabalan and team visited the court.
The weapon, which was lying inside the court hall, was seized and further investigation is on.
Published – February 16, 2026 08:00 pm IST
