S.R.Singharavelu, J

Agitating the detention orders dated 5.6.2003 passed by the Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai, in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Section 3(2) of the National Security Act (Central Act 65 of 1980) directing one Zahir Hussain (HCP.NO.1322 of 2003), Nijamudeen (HCP.NO.1338 of 2003) and Mohammed Abdul Khader (HCP.NO.1386 of 2003) to be detained and kept under custody at the Central Prison, Cuddalore, the relatives of the concerned detenus have preferred these habeas corpus petitions.

2. Zahir Hussain was arrested on 29.11.2002 and the other two detenus were arrested on 3.12.2002. In the grounds of detention, it was so mentioned that on 29.11.2002, Thiru V.K.Mahendran, Sub.Inspector of Police (Law and Order) P6, Kodungaiyur Police Station, Chennai City along with his party consisting of the Head Constable and others conducted vehicular check near Rajarathinam Nagar Bridge, Kodungaiyur, Chennai around 11 hours and that they noticed Zahir Hussain (a) Abu Yahiyaa and one Towfiq each carrying a plastic bag in their hands and proceeding towards the northern direction of the bridge. After surrounding them and search made upon them by the poli