Title: Tamil Nadu Government Takes Action Against Officials in Thoothukudi Firing Incident
In a recent development, the Tamil Nadu government has revealed in the Madras High Court that action has been initiated against 21 individuals, including the former district collector, 17 police officers, and 3 revenue officials, in connection with the Thoothukudi firing incident that occurred during the AIADMK regime.
The government stated that the action has been taken based on the recommendation of a one-man commission led by retired judge Aruna Jagatheesan, and the list of the 21 officers who have faced consequences for their involvement in the Thoothukudi firing incident has been made public.
Among those facing repercussions are V. Venkatesh, the former district collector, and Shailesh Kumar Yadav, who served as the South Zone Inspector General. Additionally, action has been taken against Kapil Kumar Sarathkar, the former District Superintendent of Police, and Shekhar, who was the Deputy District Collector at the time of the incident.
Questions have been raised regarding the charges against the 21 individuals and their specific roles in the shooting incident. The High Court has demanded an explanation from the Tamil Nadu government regarding these matters.
Furthermore, concerns have been raised as to why only one police officer has been charged, while the case against other police officers has been dropped. The High Court has also taken notice of this issue and has called for clarification.
The Thoothukudi firing incident, which occurred during the AIADMK regime, resulted in several casualties and sparked widespread outrage. The Tamil Nadu government’s recent actions are aimed at addressing the events of that fateful day and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.