Last year in Tuticorin.DMK To inquire into the loss of life, injuries and damage to public and private property caused by the firing during the protest against the closure of Sterlite plant on 22-5-2018 during the regime. Chennai A commission of inquiry was constituted under the chairmanship of retired High Court judge Aruna Jagatheesan.
The Commission of Inquiry headed by retired Justice Aruna Jagatheesan submitted its report on 18-5-2022. The report was discussed in the cabinet and various measures are being taken by the Tamil Nadu government.
In addition to the funds already provided to the families of the 13 victims of the Thoothukudi firing incident, Rs. 5 lakh as Rs. 65 lakh from the Chief Minister’s General Relief Fund.
Human rights activist Henry Thibane had filed a case in the Madras High Court to cancel the order issued by the National Human Rights Commission in connection with the Thoothukudi shooting incident.
The case came up for hearing in a bench comprising Justices SS Sundar and Senthilkumar.
On the side of Tuticorin Deputy Superintendent of Police Linga Thirumaran, who was included as a counter-petitioner in the case, it was argued that “according to the Human Rights Commission Act, the case which has already been completed cannot be taken up for re-investigation, and the case investigated by the State Human Rights Commission and Justice Aruna Jagatheesan Commission cannot be re-investigated.”
Rejecting this contention, the petitioner, Henry Thibane, said, “The order issued by the Human Rights Commission can be reviewed under the Act. In that way, there is no obstacle to re-investigate the case related to the Thoothukudi firing incident,” he said.
After listening to the arguments of both sides, the judges said, “Injustice has been done to the people. No authorities have yet expressed regret for the incident. A murder case should be filed against them. Who ordered the firing? “Who will take responsibility?” they asked. Later, the hearing of the case was adjourned to July 15.
