In Tamil Nadu, the death toll in police firing against Sterlite factory protesters in Thuthukkudi has risen to nine. The incident occurred today when protesters started pelting stones at the police and disobeying Section 144 orders. <br />''<br />''Sources said, 65 protesters and 30 police officials were reportedly injured in the incident. Protesters have also picketted the district administration head quarters. Traffic has also been disrupted on the Thuthukkudi Tirunelveli highway. Additional police forces have been rushed to Thuthukkudi.