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The Madurai bench of Chennai high court has ordered the hearing of all the 173 cases against Sterlite protesters as a single case. On May 22, protesters had entered 100th day of their protest against Sterlite, and the protest had turned violent with protesters being killed by police in a shootout.
Tuticorin sources stated that tensions continue to grip Tamilnadu’s Tuticorin after 13 people were killed in clashes between security personnel and locals demanding closure of a copper factory over pollution concerns. Meanwhile violence erupted in the city two days ago as people protested against the Vedanta-owned Sterlite copper plant.
Chennai sources stated that the DMK and other opposition parties in Tamilnadu on Wednesday called for a dawn to dusk bandh on May 25, condemning the police action against protesters in Tuticorin, in which 11 people lost their lives in the last two days. Meanwhile the DMK had on Tuesday called for an all-party protest at all the district headquarters on May 25 to condemn the police firing in Tuticorin district.
The Protests against Sterlite happened today and slowly the agitation turned violent as stones were pelted against the police. Three protesters have died in the violence. The protesters who mobbed the Collector's office ransacked the entire building and many people were badly injured.
Chennai sources stated that Tamilnadu state’s followers of Tamil group like Makkal Kalai Ilakkiya Kazhagam and also Tamil Desiya Periyakka followers and some Muslim group were arrested today morning when they were raising slogans against PM Narendra Modi regarding Cauvery issue.
Kochi sources have stated that all banking transactions and clearing house operations came to a halt in the State on Tuesday as thousands of bank employees struck work in protest against bank mergers and demanding capital infusion into public sector banks and the striking workers held a protest demonstration before the office of the Central Bank of India here.
Chennai sources have stated that the DMK staged a walkout from the State Assembly here on Friday, after its demand for a judicial inquiry into allegations of excessive use of force by the police to disperse pro-Jallikattu protesters did not receive a favorable response from the government.
Sources have stated that for the third day since the pro-Jallikattu protests took a violent turn, the Marina Beach remained off limits on Wednesday, with the police citing law and order concerns. A heavy police force cordoned off the entire area. A contingent of 25,000 police personnel will be deployed there until the Republic Day parade is conducted along Kamarajar Road.
Chennai sources have stated that a day after the city police arrested 27 persons in connection with the Jallikattu violence, the Principal Sessions Court here has granted them bail with a condition to stay in Chengalpattu till further orders.
Jallikattu: Young Policeman in Uniform gives Powerfull Speech | A policeman in uniform addressing the protesters, expressing solidarity with their cause, even as a superior is seen calling out at him. The policeman seems to be unperturbed about the consequences
