CHENNAI: The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has urged the State government and the police to speed up the investigation into the attack that disrupted a public hearing on alleged illegal mineral mining in Tirunelveli on November 2.

The organisation said progress has been slow despite video evidence showing multiple individuals involved in the violence.

The hearing, organised by Arappor Iyakkam, turned chaotic when a group of men entered the venue and triggered a disturbance. In the resulting melee, PUCL national office-bearer and senior advocate V Suresh suffered a head injury after being struck with chairs.

Speaking to reporters, Suresh said the response from authorities has been inadequate. “The government and the police department should take immediate action against the

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