Anti-Sterlite stir: Except for few pockets, Thoothukudi returns to normal

While the city limps back to normal life, the locals there fear that tensions may rise once the dead bodies of the protesters killed in Tuesday's police firing are returned

Five days after the police shooting on anti-Sterlite protesters, which has claimed 13 lives until now, most of Thoothukudi town returned to normal life, except in few places where tension continues.  

The police claim they opened fire on the protesters on Tuesday after the latter started throwing stones and burning vehicles. Apart from those killed, many of the protesters were also injured.

The protesters want the Sterlite Copper plant to be closed as they feel it is hazardous. The Madras High Court and the state government have ordered the closure of the factory. Following this order, the town started calming down.