Thiruvananthapuram> An all-party meeting convened by the government to ensure peace in Vizhinjam, which took place including the police station violence. The all-party coalition extended its support to the government for all measures to restore the atmosphere of peace. The representatives of the strike committee also assured that there will be no violence. Stay united so that the social environment does not become polluted. The meeting was chaired by Minister G R Anil at 4 PM on Monday. The representatives of the 24 organizations who participated in the meeting asked everyone to cooperate to avoid untoward incidents. Representatives of various political parties said that those who are obstructing the Vizhinjam project are standing in the way of the unity of the country.
Minister GR Anil said in a press conference that all parties have condemned Sunday’s violence. Due to the police and government’s self-restraint, major untoward incidents were avoided. The police will proceed with impartial and fair legal proceedings. Necessary precautions have been taken by Vizhinjath police. The minister also said that strict action will be taken against false propaganda that destroys communal harmony.
CPI M District Secretary Anavoor Nagappan, CPI District Secretary Mangot Radhakrishnan, Congress Leader Vinod Sen, BJP District Secretary VV Rajesh, Samara Samiti Convenor Eugene Perera, M Vincent MLA, District Panchayat President D Suresh Kumar, District Collector Jeromick George, City Police Commissioner G Spurjankumar, Corporation Deputy Mayor PK Raju, Councillors, Sub Collector Aswathi Srinivas and representatives of various community organizations were present.
Case against 3000 people
The police registered a case against 3000 people who witnessed the attack on the police station by Vizhinjam Samara Samiti workers. The charges include conspiracy with deadly weapons, attack on the station, attempt to murder, detaining the policemen, obstructing the execution of duty and destruction of public property. 40 policemen were injured in the attack on Sunday night. Six people are in critical condition. Four police jeeps, a police van and two buses were destroyed. The SHO’s office, child-friendly police station building, investigative office and main office were also attacked. Wireless sets and equipment were destroyed. The loss is estimated at Rs 85 lakh.
The windows of two buses stopped at the nearby KSRTC bus stand and 15 glasses of staff rest rooms were broken. Out of this there is a loss of Rs 7.10 lakh. It was found that the announcement was made to gather people for rioting. The police see this as evidence of a planned attack. Footage of the CCTV outside the station and shops before the attack has also emerged. City Police Commissioner G Spurjankumar said that the situation is calm and around 500 additional policemen have been deployed in the area. There are more policemen in Mullur where the strike continues.
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