Ten police personnel including a woman constable, who
suffered grievous injuries in the anti-US protest by Muslim groups on
Tuesday evening near Spencer Plaza, are undergoing treatment at
government hospitals here. Police have booked 325 persons in connection
with the protest and clash that followed.
The clash
broke out between police personnel and protesters of more than 20 Muslim
groups who had gathered near Tarapore Towers on Anna Salai around 4
p.m. in order to express their protest against the controversial US
movie Innocence of Muslims.
According to
police sources, nineteen police personnel, including two women Armed
Reserve Constables, were injured in the clash.
Seventeen
men who suffered injuries as a result of stone-pelting were admitted to
the Government Kilpauk Medical College hospital for treatment. Seven
were discharged while ten policemen have been admitted for further
treatment.
The injured women constables were admitted
to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. AR Constable Mekala (24)
who was posted near Tarapore Towers suffered severe injuries in the head
and neck. Her condition was critical till Tuesday night. However, she
responded to treatment and her condition improved, sources added.
Chintadripet
police have registered cases against 200 persons for rioting, damaging
property and attacking police personnel during the protest near Spencer
Plaza while 125 persons have been booked for the agitation near Tarapore
Towers. However, no arrests were made till Wednesday evening.
Keywords: anti-US protest protests, violence, Muslims rally
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3915663.ece
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3915663.ece
