Babri masjid verdict: SDPI stages protest

Madurai: Members of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) staged a demonstration at Nelpettai in Madurai on Wednesday evening, condemning the acquittal of all the 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case. A CBI special court had given the verdict on Wednesday acquitting the accused citing lack of conclusive evidence.

A posse of police personnel were also deployed to ensure that the protest was peaceful. Protesters wore black batches to show their opposition to the verdict delivered earlier in the day. The protesters raised slogans demanding that the accused in the case be put behind bars. The protest was led by district president of SDPI Mujibur Rahman. Popular Front of India Madurai district president Abuthagir and Naam Tamilar Katchi state level functionary Arun Jayaseelan also took part in the protest. TNN