A five member expert committee of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has begun the review of loading of fuel in Unit one of the Koodankulam Nuclear plant according to its Site Director Sh R S Sundar. Once the expert committee submits its final report the process of loading enriched Uranium will start. After a series of protests in which one person was killed in police firing, the situation is limping back to normalcy.More from our correspondent:
The situation is tense but under control in the villages surrounding Koodankulam Nuclear power plant. An uneasy calm prevails over Idinthakarai where protesters have started a 48 hour fast today. There is heavy police bandobust in and around the area and more forces have been rushed to the place after a security review by ADGP George. Chief Minister Miss Jayalaitha’s statement vouchsafing the safety of the nuclear plant has been a set back for the protesters. With the nuclear power plant in the final stages of operation, it seems the protests are too late.