more-inOfficials of State Highways Department, along with revenue and police officers, removed statues of former Chief Ministers Jayalalithaa and M.G. Ramachandaran that were installed without permission near Chettiappanur on the State Highway 144 (Krishnagiri – Ranipet Road) on Tuesday evening. According to an official of State Highways Department, they spotted two statues of Jayalalithaa and MGR installed on the highway. A complaint was lodged with the Vaniyambadi police, who then said they would extend protection when the statues were being removed. Following this, officials of the State Highways, along with tahsildar and police personnel, removed the statues on Tuesday.

Source: The Hindu March 01, 2017 19:30 UTC