In his statement, the CM said the detention law was invoked as the accused had obstructed government officials from performing their duty, disturbed people by blocking roads, and stopped farmers from giving away their land willingly for the project.
The six accused were released after their family members first met Cheyyar MLA and later Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports E V Velu on Friday and requested their release, the CM said in his statement.
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