Date:07/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/07/stories/2009010760430800.htm

Tamil Nadu

MLA files bail petition

MADURAI: R. Samy, Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Melur constituency, and 51 other AIADMK workers have filed a bail petition before the Madras High Court Bench here. They were arrested on December 30 in connection with an attempt to murder case registered against them during the Thirumangalam by-election campaign.

— Staff Reporter