RAJAPALAYAM, June 17: The forest areas off Rajapalayam near the Western Ghats are being extensively searched by police in search of rioters who damaged crops and pumpsets, and murdered the fields' watchmen. Currently, Rajapalayam is at peace, and in a bid to prevent any untoward incident, the police have been arresting suspected micreants.

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