Stir against anti-Islam film continues
18 Sep 2012 1:19 AM GMT
Hundreds of Muslims on Monday held protests at different places in Tamil Nadu against an anti-Islam film that has triggered protests worldwide even as security for the US Consulate here was beefed up.
Protests were held in Madurai, Rameswaram and Kumbakonam where the participants condemned the film that has triggered violence in many countries and led to the killing of the US ambassador in Libya.
A senior police official said security at the US consulate had been strengthened with a 150-member strong special team led by a senior official.
A team led by a Joint Commissioner has been formed and would guard the US Consulate located. The team would comprise 10 inspectors, equal number of sub-inspectors and over 130 constables.
Protests were held in Madurai, Rameswaram and Kumbakonam where the participants condemned the film that has triggered violence in many countries and led to the killing of the US ambassador in Libya.
A senior police official said security at the US consulate had been strengthened with a 150-member strong special team led by a senior official.
A team led by a Joint Commissioner has been formed and would guard the US Consulate located. The team would comprise 10 inspectors, equal number of sub-inspectors and over 130 constables.
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