Residents were worried about the possible release of toxic pollutants from the plant . The Shifang government says 13 people were injured in clashes Monday . The crowd on the streets thinned considerably after anti-riot police forcibly broke up thousands of protesting residents Monday afternoon , said the protester , who asked that her name not be used for fear of government reprisal . Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos:Photos: Protests against nuclear power plants around world Protests against nuclear power plants around the world –
Residents were worried about the possible release of toxic pollutants from the plant . The Shifang government says 13 people were injured in clashes Monday . Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos:Photos: Protests against nuclear power plants around world Protests against nuclear power plants around the world –