Rajini fan protests blindfolded at collectorate
TNN | Mar 19, 2019, 04:54 ISTCoimbatore: A fan of actor Rajinikanth created a flutter in the collectorate on Monday as he stood blindfolded demanding a thorough probe into Pollachi sexual assault case. He also urged the investigation agency to bring all the accused to justice soon.
According to a source, P Devaraj, of Seeranaickenpalayam, came to the district collectorate in the afternoon on a motorcycle with a banner seeking justice for women victims of Pollachi case. A social activist and a Rajini fan, he then stood blindfolded on the collectorate premises, spelling out his demands.
The Race Course police, however, picked him up and took him to the police station, where he was questioned. Later, he was let off with a stern warning.
Meanwhile, more than 3,000 lawyers attached to the Coimbatore bar association boycotted the court proceedings on Monday, demanding fair investigation into the harassment case. They also sought severe punishment for the accused. They are expected to boycott the court proceedings on Tuesday too.
In another instance, traders in Pollachi have called for a one-day bandh on Tuesday. In view of this, more than 400 police personnel would be deployed in Pollachi to prevent any untoward incidents.
According to a source, P Devaraj, of Seeranaickenpalayam, came to the district collectorate in the afternoon on a motorcycle with a banner seeking justice for women victims of Pollachi case. A social activist and a Rajini fan, he then stood blindfolded on the collectorate premises, spelling out his demands.
The Race Course police, however, picked him up and took him to the police station, where he was questioned. Later, he was let off with a stern warning.
Meanwhile, more than 3,000 lawyers attached to the Coimbatore bar association boycotted the court proceedings on Monday, demanding fair investigation into the harassment case. They also sought severe punishment for the accused. They are expected to boycott the court proceedings on Tuesday too.
In another instance, traders in Pollachi have called for a one-day bandh on Tuesday. In view of this, more than 400 police personnel would be deployed in Pollachi to prevent any untoward incidents.
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