Death toll from the police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters in Thoothukudi rose to 13 on Thursday with one more person succumbing to gunshots received on Tuesday.
Death toll from the police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters in Thoothukudi rose to 13 on Thursday with one more person succumbing to gunshots received on Tuesday.
Selvasekar, who was receiving treatment at the District Government Hospital, breathed his last on Thursday morning, doctors said.
11 persons were killed on Tuesday while a 22-year-old youth lost his life during on Wednesday. With today's death, the toll from the police firing has gone up to 13.
On Thursday, the third day after the incident, Thoothukudi continued to resemble like a ghost town with prohibitory order still in force.
With people still scared to come out of their homes, the town looks deserted dotted only with men with khaki. Only police vehicles and ambulances could be seen in Thoothukudi as many still remain indoors.
People have been put to a lot of inconvenience in Thoothukudi with many households running out of essential supplies.
Selvasekar, who was receiving treatment at the District Government Hospital, breathed his last on Thursday morning, doctors said.
11 persons were killed on Tuesday while a 22-year-old youth lost his life during on Wednesday. With today's death, the toll from the police firing has gone up to 13.
On Thursday, the third day after the incident, Thoothukudi continued to resemble like a ghost town with prohibitory order still in force.
With people still scared to come out of their homes, the town looks deserted dotted only with men with khaki. Only police vehicles and ambulances could be seen in Thoothukudi as many still remain indoors.
People have been put to a lot of inconvenience in Thoothukudi with many households running out of essential supplies.