1,460 JACTO-GEO MEMBERS ARRESTED IN CHENNAI

The police arrested over 1,460 Joint Action Council of Teachers Organisations and Government Employees Organisations (JACTO-GEO) members for attempting a massive demonstration in front of the Tamil Nadu secretariat in Chennai. According to reports, 6,000 policemen have been dispatched around the city for protection.

Reportedly, the police started arresting JACTO-GEO members from the early hours of Monday to prevent their protests. The members announced the demonstration demanding the payment of arrears as per the Seventh Pay Commission.