#JusticeforJayarajAndFenix: Tuticorin Custodial Death Sparks Anger in Tamil Nadu, Netizens Demand Justice For Slain Father-Son Duo
Chennai, June 26: #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix trended on social media as netizens equipped on Friday to demand justice for a father-son duo who had been killed in Tuticorin after being taken into police custody. The deceased, recognized as 59-year-old Jayaraj and his 31-year-old J Bennic, had been brutally crushed up by the cops after being arrested for violating lockdown. Kanimozhi Writes to NHRC over ‘Custodial’ Death Case in Tuticorin.
The custodial dying sparked a wave of anger throughout Tamil Nadu, with the Opposition DMK demanding accountability from the ruling AIADMK. Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami expressed sorrow over the custodial deaths and in addition pronounces Rs 20 lakh compensation to the bereaved household.
Jayaraj and Bennic had been arrested in June 19, after they allegedly violated the lockdown by protecting their cellular store open past the permissible time. After arrest, they had been reportedly crushed up.
After their situation deteriorated, the father-son had been rushed to the federal government medical facility. Jayaraj died on June 22, whereas, his son succumbed to the accidents on June 23.
#JusticeforJayarajAndFenix: Twitterati Mark Outrage
Please share & tag fwd so non-tamil-speaking individuals can perceive what occurred #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix @bhakisundar @ahmedmeeranoffl pic.twitter.com/nZ7klPzpsO
— suchi_mirchi (@suchislife2019) June 25, 2021
Congress Chief and Actor Khusbhu Sundar Lends Assist
Will we and may we see legislation taking its course and punishing the responsible with none additional delay in #Jeyaraj and #Fenix case? The culprits can’t and shouldn’t get away. A household has misplaced their most family members. Justice delayed is justice denied. #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— KhushbuSundar ❤️ (@khushsundar) June 26, 2021
‘What Occurred is Horrible’
What occurred in Saththankulam is HORRIBLE!! Insult to Humanism… The accused officers must be Punished and Justice must be given to these poor souls…. Some People are extra harmful than Viruses!!#JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) June 25, 2021
‘Terrifying’
Terrified to listen to the brutality inflicted upon Jeyaraj & Fenix.
Completely inhuman and couldn’t digest the torture they have to’ve gone via.Let’s elevate our voices for this ruthless act India! Jeyaraj and Fenix are the George Floyd of India.#JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— D.IMMAN (@immancomposer) June 26, 2021
Bollywood Actor Ritesh Deshmukh Additionally Calls For Justice
That is tragic & absolute Nationwide Disgrace. It sends shivers down my backbone even studying about it. All of us should stand collectively towards this barbaric brutality. #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix https://t.co/Srn5GFaG7p
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 26, 2021
AIADMK Pronounces Rs 25 Lakh Compensation
Tamil Nadu: An ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakhs has been introduced by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to the household whose two members allegedly died in police custody in Tuticorin. The daddy and his son had been arrested for allegedly violating lockdown norms on June 19.
— ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2021
The AIADMK celebration has introduced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the deceased household, other than the Rs 20 lakh introduced by the federal government. DMK MP Kanimozhi, on behalf of her celebration, handed a cheque of Rs 20 lakh to the bereaved household.
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