Anti-Sterlite protest: We will abide by the law of land, says Anil Agarwal

The plant is closed because of annual shut down and we are waiting for clearance from the Court and from the government to restart the plant, he added

Two days after violent protests against Sterlite copper smelter, in which 13 people have been killed and more than 70 injured, Vedanta Resources Executive Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday said that the company want to continue with the business, while they are committed for the community and people of Thoothukudi.

Agarwal in his twitter broadcast said that he was saddened by the unfortunate turn of events at Tuticorin, now renamed as Thoothukudi.

"I am very sad to hear the incident what happened yesterday. This was absolutely unfortunate and my full sympathy with the family," he said.

The plant is closed