Construct memorial in memory of Thoothukudi police firing victims
Tamil Meenavar Kootamaipu has called on the State government to implement the recommendations from the Justice Aruna Jagadeesan Commission regarding the 2018 Thoothukudi police firing that killed 13 protesters. The organization demands justice for the victims' families, including enhanced compensation and the construction of a memorial. They also seek accountability for the police involved in the incident and the withdrawal of cases against the protesters.
- ▪The Justice Aruna Jagadeesan Commission concluded that the police firing was unprovoked.
- ▪Families of the deceased should receive ₹One crore each, while those injured should receive ₹50 lakh each.
- ▪A memorial is proposed to honor the victims of the police firing incident.
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Tamil Meenavar Kootamaipu on Wednesday urged the State government to implement the recommendations of Justice Aruna Jagadeesan Commission of Inquiry report on the 2018 Thoothukudi police firing incident that resulted in the killing of 13 people during the protest against the Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi.Addressing journalists at a press meet held in Madurai, president of the federation advocate A. Rajini said the Commission of Inquiry had concluded that the firing was unprovoked. The peaceful protesters were shot dead by the police personnel, she said.Ms. Rajini said the protesters, unarmed, took to the streets with their family members. They were only raising environmental concerns. However, to curb their voices, the shooting took place.
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