Pro-Tamil activists attack Aurobindo ashram in Pondicherry

March 21, 2013 14:50

A group of pro-Tamil activists today barged into the Aurobindo ashram in Pondicherry, damaged furniture and smashed glass panes after reportedly attacking and injuring the watchman.

The police said activists of the Periyar Dravida Kazhagam also smashed flower pots and damaged the notice board, a clock, besides the ashram emblem atop the main gate, they said. They also raised pro-Tamil slogans, the police said, adding that the exact reason for the attack was not known.

Ashram sources said the attackers hit the watchman on the head before forcing their way inside. No devotee was present inside as the visiting time had ended, they said.

The police said 20 PDK activists were arrested in connection with the incidents. Cases were registered against them under various sections of the IPC relating to unlawful assembly, causing hurt and damage to property, they said.

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