Jallikattu protests: TN govt. to release arrested students

Chennai | Tuesday | 31st January, 2017

Summary:

“Cases against 36 students arrested for arson in Marina Protest will be withdrawn”, Chief Minister O.

Panneerselvam told the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday. “Actions will be taken against Police personnel involved in arson during Jallikattu protest violence”, the Chief Minister said an official tweet by the AIADMK. A retired Judge will probe the incident of arson and alleged police excesses and submit report, the Chief Minister said. | Photo Credit: PTImore-inThe Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday decided to withdraw cases against students who were arrested during the violent agitations on January 23 near Marina, in Chennai. The sea of enthusiastic protesters on the Marina..