Around 350 persons who protested on Sunday against Central
government in connection with the suicide of MBBS aspirant S. Anitha were
arrested and released in different parts of the city.
According to police, the protests were held at nine places
across the city. Around 10.50 a.m., over 100 members of the May 17
Organisation, Tamizhar Vidyal Katchi and Dec 3 Organisation, under the
leadership of Praveen Kumar staged a protest in T. Nagar.
They walked towards the BJP office, condemning the Central
government and shouting slogans, around 11.10 a.m when they were arrested.
They were detained at a marriage hall on Sivaji Ganesan Road
and released in the evening.
Ten members of other student outfits who proceeded to protest
in front of the BJP office were also arrested. Similarly, around 30 students
staged a road roko in the subway close to Loyola college.
The Nungambakkam police rushed to the spot and dispersed the
crowd.
Cadre of the DMK, VCK and CPI(M) were also arrested for
staging protests in different parts of the city. They were later released.
Over 700 persons participated in silent meetings and candle
light vigil in 14 locations in Chennai in remembrance of Anitha.
