Tamil protesters against Rajapaksa visit stopped at AP border

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Tamil protesters against Rajapaksa visit stopped at AP border | Business Standard News

Andhra Pradesh police today prevented several activists from Tamil Nadu, who wanted to stage a protest against the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to the temple town of Tirupati, from entering the state.

Police stopped a convoy of 75 vehicles, carrying over 250 persons including women, on Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Naduborder near Sullurpet in the district.

The protesters, carrying placards and flags, shouted slogans against Rajapaksa before heading back to Tamil Nadu, said Deputy Superintendent of Police B Srinivas.

Andhra police have tightened security in the border areas. The roads leading Tirupati from Tamil Nadu have been closed.

Rajapaksa arrived in Tirupati by a special flight this afternoon. He is slated to offer prayers at the famous Tirumala temple there early tomorrow morning.

"A full-fledged security arrangement has been made. Rajapaksa is scheduled to fly back to Sri Lanka tomorrow after offering prayers to Lord Balaji," Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravishankar Reddy told PTI.

 

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Attempt to burn Sushma, Rajapaksha in effigy

The city police arrested 15 persons attached to two groups for attempting to burn in effigy, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Sri Lankan President Mahinda by Rajapaksha, on Tuesday.

All those removed from the scene by police were released later in the day.

In the first incident, seven Adi Thamilar Viduthalaui Iyakkam cadres tried to burn Ms. Sushma Swaraj in effigy, condemning her suggestion that Bhagavad Gita should be declared as the national holy book.

Arrested

In another protest, eight Thanthai Periyar Dravida Kazhagam members were arrested for attempting to burn Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha in effigy, condemning his visit to Tirupathi.

Attempt to burn Sushma, Rajapaksha in effigy - The Hindu

 

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Tamil protesters against Rajapaksa visit stopped at AP border | Business Standard News

Andhra Pradesh police today prevented several activists from Tamil Nadu, who wanted to stage a protest against the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to the temple town of Tirupati, from entering the state.

Police stopped a convoy of 75 vehicles, carrying over 250 persons including women, on Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Naduborder near Sullurpet in the district.

The protesters, carrying placards and flags, shouted slogans against Rajapaksa before heading back to Tamil Nadu, said Deputy Superintendent of Police B Srinivas.

Andhra police have tightened security in the border areas. The roads leading Tirupati from Tamil Nadu have been closed.

Rajapaksa arrived in Tirupati by a special flight this afternoon. He is slated to offer prayers at the famous Tirumala temple there early tomorrow morning.

"A full-fledged security arrangement has been made. Rajapaksa is scheduled to fly back to Sri Lanka tomorrow after offering prayers to Lord Balaji," Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravishankar Reddy told PTI.

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Tamil issue if there is any should be solved with full cooperation with our SL partners
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