Date:08/01/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/01/08/stories/2008010852500300.htm
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Tamil Nadu

Traffic hit as students block road

Staff Reporter

NAMAKKAL: Students of Arignar Anna Government Arts College blocked the traffic on Mohanur Road here on Monday protesting against the arrest of a student for his alleged involvement in a theft case. The windscreen of a bus was damaged as stones were pelted during the protest.

Police sources said a third year student of the college, who was working as a part-time employee in a mobile phone showroom here, was arrested on charges of stealing cell phones and re-charge coupons worth Rs. 8,000 based on a complaint from the shop owner.

Rally taken

Students took out a massive rally here on Monday to spread awareness on road safety. Collector G. Sundaramurthi flagged off the rally at the Namakkal Boys GHSS.

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