Police removed eight college students who were on a fast-unto-death on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue and admitted them to a hospital.

Dravidar Kazhagam leader K Veeramani, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol Thirumavalavan were also arrested.

MDMK chief among hundreds of pro-Tamil activists who tried to voice their protests outside the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Chennai.