Naam Tamizhar katchi activists held

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Press Trust of India Coimbatore
Last Updated : Jan 14 2016 | 2:57 PM IST
Twentyfive Naam Tamizhar Katchi activists were arrested today when they attempted to stage a demonstration here demanding that the Union Government promulgate an ordinance to lift the ban on jallikattu.
Despite being denied permission for taking out procession or staging demonstration, the workers gathered near the Tahsildar's office near the district collectorate and raised slogans in support of their demand, police said.
The activists wanted the Centre to come out with an ordinance so that Jallikkattu could be held and to ban PETA for "hurting the sentiments of Tamils", by getting a stay on the traditional bull taming sport, they said.
Meanwhile, members of 'Tamil Nadu Rekhla Club' and 'Jallikkattu Peravai' were engaged in a signature campaign in support of the sport across the city, police said.
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First Published: Jan 14 2016 | 2:57 PM IST