Five DMK Members Died in Chennai Police Firing, According to The Hindu

A rally in Chennai on August 12, 2001, reportedly turned fatal when police fired on the crowd, resulting in five deaths.

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (The Hindu)

Published Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:40 am AEST 2 min read

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