Police registered cases as face-saving measure after protesters unleash violence in Vizhinjam

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The anti-port strike committee stopped the lorries carrying construction materials in violation of the assurance to the High Court. The police were mute spectators to attacks on lorries and the pro-port activists. The police carried out arrests and registered cases as face-saving measures for the government with Adani Port's plea seeking police protection is to considered by the High Court on Monday. The court is likely to take stringent action following the violence on Sunday evening.

VISL seeks Rs 208 cr from Archdiocese

The government will tell the HC its stance after the CM accepted the VISL proposal to levy Rs 208 cr in losses due to delay in construction.