Vijay Orders Rs 5.25 Crore Additional Relief For Sterlite Firing Victims
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced an additional Rs 5.25 crore in relief for victims of the 2018 Sterlite copper plant police firing. This decision follows recommendations from the Aruna Jegadeesan Commission.
Why it matters
This provides closure and financial support to families affected by a major historical incident of civil unrest and police violence.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the disbursement of additional relief of Rs 5.25 crore to the victims or families of victims who were either killed or injured in the police shooting during the 2018 protest against the Sterlite copper smelting plant.This additional relief is ordered as per the recommendations of the Aruna Jegadeesan Commission.As many as 13 people were killed in a police shootout during the protests against the Sterlite copper smelting plant held in Thoothukudi district on May 22 and 23 in the year 2018.A financial relief of Rs 25 lakh each was previously provided to the families of the 13 individuals who lost their lives, and Rs 5 lakh each was provided to 40 individuals who…
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