Around 20 Thanthai Periyar Dravida Kazhagam (TPDK) activists were arrested today, when they attempted to protest in front of Post Office here, against selection of North Indians for the post of postmen in Tamil Nadu.

According to TPDK General Secretary K. Ramakrishnan, tests were held a few months ago to fill up 300 vacancies for the post of postmen in the State. A large number of North Indians were selected for the post.

“North Indians scoring 90 marks in 100 in Tamil language has come as big shock and surprise to other aspirants from the State, leading to suspicion of foul play in the selection. The Government should cancel the tests and conduct exams again so that the truth come out and justice meted out to Tamils,” Ramakrishnan said.

Those staging demonstration were arrested and later released.