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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mugilan acquitted of sedition charges
Karur: Environmental activist R S Mugilan, known for his involvement in protests against the Sterlite plant and Kudankulam nuclear power project, was acquitted of sedition charges on Friday. The case stemmed from allegations that he made statements against the sovereignty of India, incited conflict between communities, and disturbed public peace during a public meeting held at Seethapatti Colony, Aravakurichi, in Karur district in April 2017. The case was filed in December that year, and Mugilan was arrested by Aravakurichi police under sections 124(A), 153(A)(1) and 505(1)(b) of IPC before he received bail from the Karur court in Sept 2018. A Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viral Video: मृत्यू कसाही येऊ शकतो! सीसीटीव्हीत कैद झाली काळीज पिळवटणारी घटना Latest News Read More Undo fter seven years of investigation and examination of 11 witnesses, a chief judicial magistrate court in Karur acquitted the activist of the charges on Friday. "False charges were filed based on a speech in which I spoke about state rights, illegal sand mining in the Cauvery, and the need for harmony across caste and religious lines. From the outset, the case was baseless as there was nothing seditious in my address. Now, justice has finally been delivered," Mugilan told TOI. Mugilan was also arrested in 2019 for allegedly raping a 32-year-old woman in Karur, following a mysterious disappearance that lasted a few months. In November that year, he was granted bail by the Madurai bench of Madras high court. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Activist Mugilan acquitted of sedition charges in 2017 case
KARUR: Environment activist R S Mugilan, who has staged several protests including against the Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi and the nuclear power plant at Kudankulam, was acquitted of sedition charges by the chief judicial magistrate court on Friday. The case relates to a speech Mugilan made in April 2017 at a public meeting in Seethapatti Colony in Aravakurichi. In December 2017, a case was booked and Mugilan was arrested under Sections 124(A), 153(A)(1), and 505(1)(b) of IPC. He was granted bail in September 2018. During the final hearing on Friday, the judge found no evidence against Mugilan and acquitted him of all charges. Speaking to reporters, Mugilan said, 'I was charged falsely for speaking about illegal sand mining in the Cauvery river, and the importance of caste and religious harmony. I am glad justice has been served.' Mugilan has faced several cases. In 2019, he was arrested based on a sexual assault complaint lodged by a 32-year-old woman in Karur. He was granted bail by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court in November 2019.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Time of India
Accident fallout: Govt directive to inspect quarries
Chennai: Following a rockslide in a Sivaganga stone quarry that resulted in six deaths, the geology and mining department directed officials in all districts to undertake quarry inspections and address safety concerns. The directive mandates deputy and assistant directors in all districts to inspect at least 10 quarries every month and submit reports on safety precautions to the commissionerate. Meanwhile, activists alleged illegal operations and the use of explosives contributing to frequent accidents in stone quarries in recent years. Three people died in an explosion in Virudhunagar. In another incident, a worker died after an oxygen cylinder exploded while being unloaded from a truck in Tirupur. The department issued a communication to all districts, emphasising on the risk to quarry workers' lives from rockslides and explosions. The accidents occur due to "improper adherence to guidelines and safety precautions provided by govt while granting permission", it said, highlighting the need for inspections to implement precautionary measures. All district collectors and zonal joint directors have been instructed to closely monitor the inspections conducted by district officials and issue appropriate orders. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The rockslide in Sivaganga is the latest in a series of accidents involving stone quarries, which have become more active due to the increased use of M-sand in construction. Last year there were multiple accidents, including two fatalities in an explosion in an illegal stone quarry in TN Palayam near Gobichettipalayam in Aug. Police officials currently investigating the Sivaganga incident said they are awaiting reports from drone surveys and analyses of the operator's blasting techniques. An official said, "The revenue and mines department conducted the drone survey on all five stone quarries in the district." Activists are, however, raising concerns about the regulation of quarry operations. Tamil Nadu Environment Protection Committee coordinator, R S Mugilan, alleged that quarry operators across the state are flouting rules, and there is a lack of monitoring by administrators. "Quarries are illegally excavated and are operated beyond the permitted time. The workers are not given safety guards and the CCTV surveillance is not properly done," he alleged.
