TN govt conducts inquiry on detention of Brinda Karat

TN government on Saturday began an inquiry into the alleged police detention of CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on September 12 when she was on her way to Uthapuram village that witnessed clashes between Dalits and upper caste people.

Madurai: Tamil Nadu government on Saturday began
an inquiry into the alleged police detention of CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on September 12 when she was on her way to Uthapuram village that witnessed clashes between Dalits and upper caste people last year.
State government`s Principal Secretary, Industries, M F
Farooqui questioned 36 police officials, including Madurai
rural district SP M Manohar, DSPs, inspectors and constables
in connection with the matter and also talked to some CPI(M)
activists.
Karat`s car was stopped by police when she was on her way
to Uthapuram and was taken to a police station. She was,
however, later escorted by the police to the village.

Bureau Report