Jallikattu violence: People want action against police, says retd Judge

Chennai: The one-man commission under Justice S. Rajeswaran set up by the government in February to probe the jallikattu violence is besieged with requests demanding action against the police, but not many sworn affidavits. As a result, he announced the extension of the last date for submitting the affidavits till this month-end.

He invited applications on March 13 through advertisements in newspapers and till March 31, he received 128 affidavits. Of these 14 were from the general public, 17 from those in favour of police, 93 from police personnel and four from fire personnel. In addition, 15 people have sought compensation for damages caused to their property. Bulks of these affidavits were from Chennai.

“We want more people to come forward not just from the city but also from other parts of the State like Coimbatore, Salem, Madurai and other places. As per the Commission Inquiry Act, we need people to give a sworn affidavit in three copies either through post or in person. We will yet again advertise on April 7 inviting more applications,” Justice Rajeswaran informed.

Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday he said the members of the public and media should come forward with evidence regarding the violence which broke out in various parts of the State on January 23 when police tried to evict the pro-Jallikattu protesters.