 "Edappadi, Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu")
The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said it was taking steps to close down the Sterlite factory at Thoothukudi, about 600 km from Chennai. The development comes after 13 people died when the police opened fire on protesters who were demanding the factory’s closure. They alleged pollution from the copper plant was hazardous and affecting their health.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) ordered the closure and disconnection of power supply to Sterlite. On Wednesday, the Madras High Court ordered Sterlite to stop construction of Phase-II of the plant.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami said:
