THOOTHUKUDI
Environmental activist Nityanand Jayaraman appeared before the Town Deputy Superintendent of Police here on Monday in connection with the visit of US-based journalist Mark Scialla, who came to Thoothukudi to cover the Sterlite issue recently.
Mr. Nityanand, who was earlier issued summons, took part in the inquiry which lasted from 11.15 a.m. to 2.15 p.m. Mr. Scialla had contacted him for a report on Sterlite issue. Earlier, he had sought explanation on why he was summoned, said advocate E. Athisaya Kumar.
Mr. Nityanand said he had been providing scientific and legal help for the movement against Sterlite plant from 2007 and did not know Mr. Scialla before he contacted him. Following this, he had given the contact details of activist Fatima Babu.
Earlier, four members of the Anti-Sterlite People’s Movement – Fatima Babu, S. Raja, Prince Cardoza, and Rajabose Reegan – appeared before the DSP.
A group of five advocates staged a black flag protest in front of the DSP’s office and raised slogans against Mr. Nityanand.
