Anti-Sterlite protest: We will abide by the law of land, says Anil Agarwal

Two days after violent protests against Sterlite copper smelter, in which 13 people have been killed and more than 70 injured, Vedanta Resources Executive Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday said that the company want to continue with the business, while they are committed for the community and people of Thoothukudi.

Agarwal in his twitter broadcast said that he was saddened by the unfortunate turn of events at Tuticorin, now renamed as Thoothukudi.

"I am very sad to hear the incident what happened yesterday. This was absolutely unfortunate and my full sympathy with the family," he said.

The plant is closed because of annual shut down and we are waiting for clearance from the Court and from the government to restart the plant, he added. “We are strictly following the court and the Government orders. We always make sure the community and Tuticorin people at large prosperous with us. I am total committed for the community, people at large and with their wish and prosperity and want to continue with this business. We will abide by the law of land,” said Agarwal.