Sterlite protest: Violence-affected Thoothukudi limps back to normalcy

Police are now using drones to watch senstive areas from the sky, since the roads were blocked by the residents

Thoothukudi town, where 13 persons were killed during a police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters, is slowly returning to normalcy. However, a few pockets continue to remain tense.

According to the police, cops had opened fire on the agitators after the protesters turned violent and started throwing stones and burning vehicles. On Wednesday, one more person was killed during a second round of firing, taking the total death toll to 13.

The protesters wanted Sterlite factory to be closed as they feel it is hazardous. 

Senior officials, including district collector and SP, were transferred. These moves brought about calm in the town. On whether