Police gather at minister's house amid Karaikudi quarry dispute
Police assembled near the minister's residence in Karaikudi after protests over a stone quarry that received permission earlier in January; officials said the matter will be reviewed and appropriate steps taken.
In Karaikudi, police forces assembled near the residence of the minister following public opposition to a recently started stone quarry. Permission for the quarry was granted in January, triggering protests from local residents.
Authorities said police were deployed as tensions rose and that the quarry dispute would be examined and appropriate action taken. The minister reportedly met residents and assured that steps would be taken after review.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai