Chennai, Feb. 19 -- Seven inmates lodged in Coimbatore Central Prison have been transferred to various prisons across Tamil Nadu on administrative grounds, police authorities said on Thursday.

According to officials, six of the inmates are accused of the murder of TMMK functionary Farooq. The transfers were carried out as part of routine administrative measures, authorities added.

Among those shifted, Agaram Jinda has been transferred to Madurai Central Prison. Saddam Hussain, Jaffer Ali and Abdul Munaf have been moved to Salem Central Prison. Meanwhile, Ansad and Shamsudheen have been shifted to Vellore Central Prison.

In a similar move, Asif Mustaqeen of Erode, described as an ISIS sympathiser and lodged in Coimbatore Central Prison,...