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The duo was medically examined at the Thakalai police station and interrogated in connection with the murder of Special Sub Inspector Wilson, police said.
The two men had shot at Wilson using a pistol and stabbed him when he was on duty at the Kaliyakavilai checkpoint on the border with Kerala on January 8. They were picked up from Udipi Railway station on January 14.
The suspects have been identified as Abdul Shameem (29) and Taufeeq (27), both hailing from Thiruvithancode near Nagercoil.
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They were said to be helping them recruit members for the terror outfit.
The police said they were trying to ascertain whether the duo conspired to carry out any attacks in Tamil Nadu.