Case Against Organisers of Citizenship Act Protest In Chennai

A case has been registered against the organisers of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests held in Chennai on Thursday. Hundreds of people had gathered for a peaceful protest in the heart of Chennai despite the city police refusing to give permission. Senior police officers say a case of unlawful assembly and causing nuisance has been registered. Protesters say the amended Act discriminates on the basis of religion, excludes Muslims and Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, though the centre says it does not target any faith and that Indians will not be affected.