DMK workers, residents held for protesting against dump yard

: Nearly 200 DMK workers and locals who tried to stage a demonstration seeking immediate shifting of a garbage dump yard at nearby Vellalore which reportedly caused breating problems to residents, were removed from the spot by police today.
The workers raised slogans against the city corporation for its poor maintenance of the yard and complained that it caused mental agony to the residents, as they were unable to eat due to the swarm of flies entering their homes.
Moreover, the frequent small fires also caused health problems, especially among children, the residents said.
The garbage in the yard caught fire yesterday afternoon, causing inconvenience to the residents in the vicinity as thick smoke engulfed households in the locality.

However, the blaze was put out after a two-hour battle.
Suspecting foul play, the corporation is considering lodging a complaint against those behind the fire.