CHENNAI: On May 22, 2018, a Tamil Nadu police squad opened fire and killed 13 people protesting against the reopening of the Sterlite copper smelter in Thoothukudi. An inquiry commission was formed to investigate the killings, and a report was submitted by retired justice Aruna Jagadeesan. The contents of that report, however, continues to be a mystery.

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Madurai Commissioner of Police to secure and produce four persons, who were alleged to be behind the suspicious withdrawal of a custodial death case, before the court.