Coimbatore Blasts Fugitive ‘Tailor’ Raja Found After 29 Years
A man accused in the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts, who had been on the run for 29 years, has finally been apprehended. Known as ‘Tailor’ Raja, the former Al Ummah member had been living a seemingly ordinary life in Karnataka.
From Extremist to Chilli Trader: A Life in Hiding
Raja, once allegedly associated with the banned extremist group Al Ummah, had managed to evade authorities for nearly three decades. He had established a new identity as a chilli trader and built a family, living quietly with his wife and children.
A New Life Unravelled
Details about the circumstances leading to Raja’s discovery are still emerging, but his capture marks a significant development in the long-standing case. The arrest brings a sense of closure to the victims and families affected by the devastating 1998 bombings.
