Delhi: 12 stadiums converted into jails for Anna supporters

New Delhi, Aug 16: India witnesses a nation-wide protest on Tuesday, Aug 16 over Anna Hazare's arrest. More than 3,500 people have already been detained in different parts the country. Surprising all, 12 stadiums have been converted into jails in Delhi to lock up the agitators.

Earlier reports had claimed that detainers will be held at Chhatrasal Stadium only. But as the protest has been spread like fire all over the national capital, police has taken the extreme step.

Sources informed that police will send the people at their near by stadiums. Agitation has already taken its way in all different parts of the country - Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneswar.

In a pre-recorded CD, Anna urged the countrymen to court arrest and dedicate their time for the nation. Anna's India against corruption has stirred the country and cornered the UPA government.

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