J. Mohanraj (31) of Muthukrishnapuram and K. Chenthooran alias Chendur Pandi (50) of Thathaneri in Soorangudi were detained under the Goondas Act here on Wednesday.
Superintendent of Police M. Durai said while Pandi was accused of several cases concerning thefts in temples, bike lifting and three incidents of bank robbery attempts, nine cases, including attempt to murder, were filed against Mohanraj in various parts of the district.
Collector M. Ravikumar issued the detention order based on recommendations from the Superintendent of Police.
