THOOTHUKUDI
The Aruna Jagadeesan Commission probing the violence during the anti-Sterlite protests in May last year started its ninth round of inquiry here on Tuesday.
A total of 69 persons have been summoned for the four-day round of inquiry. Thirteen of the 16 persons summoned on Tuesday appeared before the Commission. The Commission is hearing witnesses, who were in police custody following the anti-Sterlite riot.
A total of 206 witnesses, including gunfire victims, those injured during the agitation and those who were arrested, have been heard by the Commission.