Close Sterlite Industries

Protestors close main entrance; demand steps for immediate action

One voice: Members of various forums staging a demonstration in Tuticorin on Monday. — Photo: N. Rajesh

Members of political parties including Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), Communist Party of India (CPI), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), lawyers and persons affiliated to various movements staged a demonstration against the functioning of Sterlite Industries India Limited here on Monday.

They demanded closure of the unit for import duty evasion, among other reasons. They closed the main entrance demanding steps for immediate action.

A team of police led by N. Jayakumar, DSP (Rural), Tuticorin, along with Inspector of Police C. Murugesan intervened but they sought the intervention of the Collector.

Mr. Jayakumar stated that he was busy and would come later. They protestors burnt petition copies and dispersed immediately thereafter.

Serious health hazards

S. Joel, district decretary, MDMK, said the company was causing serious health hazards due to discharge of industrial effluents.

Wind up operations

Hence the officials should take action to wind up its operations in Tuticorin, he added.

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