Residents of Pottalurani stage a demonstration in Thoothukudi on Sunday. Members of the Protest Committee Against Fish Waste Processing Units and residents of Pottalurani village staged a demonstration in Thoothukudi in Sunday.The protesters demanded the closure of fish processing units in their area.The residents of Pottalurani have been conducting various forms of protest for a long time on the issue, and the demonstration held here on Sunday was led by Committee coordinator E.
SankaranarayananThe protestors emphasised the need for immediate closure of all three fish processing units at Pottalurani, as they emitted a foul odour and caused environmental damage.They demanded the withdrawal of all cases filed against the people of Pottalurani between 2021 and 2026, citing the withdrawal of cases filed against farmers protesting against Parandur airport project. The cases were filed against them for protesting to protect the environment and agriculture and to demand basic amenities.Also, all departmental proceedings initiated against Mr.
Sankaranarayanan by the previous government must be withdrawn and he must be reinstated in the same position.They also called for discussions with officials to address their long-standing concerns and arrive at a solution.Committee representatives Shanmugam, Radhakrishnan and Easter Antonyraj were present at the demonstration. Published - October 25, 2026 07:21 pm IST