CHENNAI, Nov. 12 -- The Tamil Nadu government announced on Wednesday that it will release an additional compensation of Rs.5.25 crore for the families affected by violence during a protest eight years ago at the Vedanta Group-owned Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi, a release said. The decision was taken after the request made by the families and the recommendations of the Aruna Jagadeesan Commission, which led the inquiry into the matter. In May 2018, local residents staged a demonstration at the plant demanding the permanent closure of the copper smelting plant alleging that the factory was causing environmental pollution and the company had also planned to ramp up the expansion at the facility. However, on May 22 and 23, 2018, the pro...