Actor Rajinikanth has expressed deep shock over the Sathankulam custodial deaths, calling for severe punishment for all connected officials. Shopkeeper Jeyaraj and son Fennix died due to alleged custodial torture in Sathankulam. They were picked up by police officers for keeping their mobile shop open during lockdown.
Issuing a strongly-worded statement, Rajini wrote, “The manner in which a few police officials behaved with the magistrate has been very shocking. All the officials connected with the incident should be severely punished. They should not be spared.” Several Tamil film celebrities took to Twitter demanding justice for the family. Filmmaker Hari, in a statement, said he regretted making five films glorifying the police force.
