Police cracks down on LTTE supporters

The Tamil Nadu police have taken a stern view of LTTE sympathisers in the state. They have warned supporters against showing solidarity of any kind with the rebel outfit, even issuing an advertisement in the papers warning against holding rallies, condolence meetings or any other action that would appear to support the LTTE.

After top LTTE leader Thamilselvan was killed by Sri Lankan military earlier this month, the state saw rallies on the streets with MDMK leader Vaiko leading the demonstration to pay homage to the deceased leader. Though Vaiko and Nedumaran were arrested, this did not stop Tamil nationalists.

Large hoardings sprang up on roadsides to mourn the death of LTTE's top negotiator, while prayers and condolence meetings were held at street corners.

Such support for a LTTE man has made the Tamil Nadu police sit up. They have now put out an advertisement directing the pubilc to stop showing solidarity with the LTEE.

According to the notice, any action supporting banned organisations - by individuals or organisations - will be punished. The advertisement says rallies, condolence meetings or any other action supporting banned organisations by individuals or organisations will be punishable under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

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