One killed in CISF firing at Tamil Nadu plant

Chennai: A contract worker was killed on Monday when a CISF personnel opened fired following an argument with a group of workers at the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) plant in Tamil Nadu, an official said.

"As per available information, a group of people led by contract worker Raja tried to enter Mine II. He has no authorisation to enter the mine area," the official told IANS over phone from Neyveli, around 210 km from Chennai.

He said the group of people turned violent following an argument with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, who reportedly fired at Raja killing him instantly.

Soon people from the man's village assembled at the NLC plant and pelted stones at CISF personnel, he said.

Tension prevailed for some time but normalcy was restored after the arrival of police.