Since the March 24, there has been an uprising against Vedanta Sterlite's copper smelter in Thoothukudi. The associates of the company began to defend Sterlite. Residents have been demanding the closure of the plant, citing that the pollution it generates is causing serious health issues.
Considering their voice went unheard, it has evoked frustration among the public and they decided to strike a protest as a sign of objection. The ongoing protest soon took a drastic turn when the public got into physical violence with the police in Thoothukudi and also began burning cars to express their frustration over the matter.
When the police began their open firing, 12 people died in the shooting and more than 22 were seriously injured. Stunt master Sliva known for his work in Tamil cinema lost his brother in law in this unfortunate turn of events. He took it to his twitter handle to express his emotions.
"என் தங்கையின் கணவர் ஆறுயிர் மாப்பிள்ளை J.செல்வராஜ் ஸ்டெர்லைட் ஆலைக்கு எதிரான போராட்டத்தில் அநியாயமாக போலீசாரால் சுட்டுக்கொல்லப்டார் . மிக்க வேதனையோடு பகர்கிறேன்"
We express our deepest condolences to the family.