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18 suspected SIMI activists arrested

KOCHI: Eighteen suspected activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested on Tuesday at Binanipuram in Kerala's Ernakulam district. Police said some booklets, articles, pamphlets and a book printed in Pakistan have been seized from them. They have been arrested under Section 153A IPC and Section 10 and 13 (1) (B) (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act). The arrested activists, who are in their thirties, hailing from various parts of Kerala. Police said they received an anonymous call, saying some suspected SIMI activists had gathered at an auditorium for a meeting. Police then reached there and took the activists into custody, they said. No weapons have been seized from them. Top police officials have rushed to Binanipuram. — PTI

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