DMK working President MK Stalin, who was holding a protest outside Tamil Nadu secretariat over Sterlite Protests in Thoothukudi, has been detained by the police. A number of others are also detained

A clash between DMK workers and police took place outside Tamil Nadu secretariat, while the former were protesting over Sterlite Protests in Thoothukudi. The workers were blocking the vehicle in which MK Stalin andd other party leaders were being taken.

Over the whole issues Sandeep Nanduri, Thoothukudi District Collector said, “ My first priority is to bring back normalcy. As far as the violence, the shooting and who gave the orders for the shooting is concerned, an inquiry will be done by a judge appointed by the Tamil Nadu govt”.

It is worth mention here 13 people have died in the firing by police during protests on May 22 and more than 70 people are undergoing treatment.

Meanwhile Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has directed Dist collector of Thoothukudi to disconnect power supply to Sterlite Copper’s smelter. Board found the unit was 'carrying out activities to resume production' despite being told not to do so until its license to operate is renewed.