Non cumulative redeemable preference shares allotted as bonus & redeemed

TVS Holdings issued as bonus to shareholders of TVS Motors as part of scheme of arrangement of non-convertible redeemable preference shares with coupon of 9%, The same were redeemed within a year and the principal value as well as interest were paid to registered holders after deducting TDS on the full amount of principal and interest. 

What is the tax treatment in an individual holder on receipt of the said amount?

Can the said preference shares be considered as long term capital gains?