CHENNAI: Police security was beefed up at actor Rajinikanth’s Poes Garden place of abode after a few fringe outfits deliberate to besiege his area condemning his commentary on the Tuticorin anti-Sterlite protests.
Rajinikanth, who visited the injured protesters at Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital on Wednesday, informed newshounds within the city that anti social components had been responsible for the violence on May 22 which led to the deaths of 13 other folks in police firing.
His commentary drew grievance from various political leaders and led to fringe outfits stating that they might lay siege to his area till he withdrew his statements.
Following this, a lot of police group of workers had been posted near his place of abode. Even the actor’s fans were not allowed any place near the home since morning. “We have posted nearly 70 policemen near the actor’s area to keep away from any untoward incidents,” said a police officer. In the morning, police group of workers checked a few automobiles that got here to Rajinikanth’s place of abode. Several layers of barricades had been positioned on the street to prevent protesters from marching towards his area. However, nobody arrived there to protest as anticipated.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is set to fly to Darjeeling this week for the shoot of his new movie. The shoot is to ultimate a month.
On May 23, nearly 30 men from Tamilar Munnetra Padai, a perimeter outfit, had been picked up for staging a protest towards the actor. The demonstration happened after Rajinikanth met with fans and hinted at making a foray into politics. Although he was then welcomed through primary political parties within the state, this indication of his plans drew opposition from some pro-Tamil outfits.
They staged a protest on Cathedral Road and asserted that Tamil Nadu “will have to be dominated only through Tamils”.
Rajinikanth, who visited the injured protesters at Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital on Wednesday, informed newshounds within the city that anti social components had been responsible for the violence on May 22 which led to the deaths of 13 other folks in police firing.
His commentary drew grievance from various political leaders and led to fringe outfits stating that they might lay siege to his area till he withdrew his statements.
Following this, a lot of police group of workers had been posted near his place of abode. Even the actor’s fans were not allowed any place near the home since morning. “We have posted nearly 70 policemen near the actor’s area to keep away from any untoward incidents,” said a police officer. In the morning, police group of workers checked a few automobiles that got here to Rajinikanth’s place of abode. Several layers of barricades had been positioned on the street to prevent protesters from marching towards his area. However, nobody arrived there to protest as anticipated.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is set to fly to Darjeeling this week for the shoot of his new movie. The shoot is to ultimate a month.
On May 23, nearly 30 men from Tamilar Munnetra Padai, a perimeter outfit, had been picked up for staging a protest towards the actor. The demonstration happened after Rajinikanth met with fans and hinted at making a foray into politics. Although he was then welcomed through primary political parties within the state, this indication of his plans drew opposition from some pro-Tamil outfits.
They staged a protest on Cathedral Road and asserted that Tamil Nadu “will have to be dominated only through Tamils”.
Security up at Rajinikanth’s home after threats
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June 01, 2018
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