Chennai: The case against the victims of Thoothukudi violence should be withdrawn. Justice Aruna Jagadeesan said the government should help those who are stuck in the case and unable to earn their livelihood.
On May 22, 2018, 13 people were killed in police firing during a protest at the Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi. Many were seriously injured and many public properties were damaged. A commission headed by retired Judge Aruna Jagadeesan was appointed to inquire into the violence. Commission Chairman Aruna Jagadeesan presented the Commission's interim report to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
In the interim report, ‘the case against the victims should be withdrawn. The government should help those who are stuck in the case and unable to earn their livelihood. The government should also provide financial assistance to the victims. It is noteworthy that eight months ago, Aruna Jagadeesan submitted an interim report on the violence to the then AIADMK government.