Municipal staff go on road roko

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 17:46 [IST]

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, Mar 16 (UNI) Councillors and staff of Cuddalore Municipality today staged a road roko to protest 'attack' on Municipal Chairman D Thangarasu of the DMK by Former Chairman A G Rajendran of the same party.

Police said trouble began last night when Thangarasu along with some staff went to the old shopping complex near the bus stand to undertake some demolition work on the dilapidated structure.

Meanwhile, Rajendran and his brother Mathi who came there objected saying no prior notice was given for the demolition and allegedly hit Thangarasu. After a while, they dispersed.

However, news of the 'attack' spread fast leading to today's agitation.

Police dispersed the protestors. However, all the 700 staff went on mass casual leave. Later, Thangarasu lodged a complaint with the police.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-TN-DMK

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