Hyderabad: Celebrities from all walks of life - be it actors, sportspersons, or comedians, came together to express outrage over the alleged custodial deaths of a father-son duo in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi earlier this month.
P Jayaraj and his son J Benicks, arrested for allegedly violating lockdown norms over business hours of their mobile phone shop, died at a hospital in Kovilpatti. Their relatives alleged that they were severely thrashed by cops at the police station and were also sexually assaulted.
The incident triggered a furore in the state, leading to the suspension of four policemen, including two sub-inspectors.
Meanwhile, over the past few days, hashtags like #JusticeForJayarajAndFenix and #JusticeForJayarajAndBennix have been trending across social media platforms, with celebrities too expressing their outrage and condemning the alleged police brutality.
Read: Thoothukudi SP submits status report on alleged custodial death of father-son
Taking to Twitter, actress Kajal Aggarwal called the incident "sickening and intolerable" and demanded harsh punishment for the accused cops.
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This is gut wrenching,sickening and intolerable.Cannot seem to fathom how we as a society are so sick in the head.We have to raise our voice NOW.Stand in support of #JayarajandFenix #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix cannot imagine the sorrow of the family.Heartfelt grief and condolence pic.twitter.com/JGA4cXwGFP
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) June 27, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">This is gut wrenching,sickening and intolerable.Cannot seem to fathom how we as a society are so sick in the head.We have to raise our voice NOW.Stand in support of #JayarajandFenix #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix cannot imagine the sorrow of the family.Heartfelt grief and condolence pic.twitter.com/JGA4cXwGFP
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) June 27, 2020This is gut wrenching,sickening and intolerable.Cannot seem to fathom how we as a society are so sick in the head.We have to raise our voice NOW.Stand in support of #JayarajandFenix #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix cannot imagine the sorrow of the family.Heartfelt grief and condolence pic.twitter.com/JGA4cXwGFP
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) June 27, 2020
Meanwhile, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan too raised his voice, urging people to raise their voice to demand justice for the aggrieved family.
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Horrified to hear about the brutality inflicted upon Jeyaraj & Fenix in Tamil Nadu. We must raise our voice and make sure justice is given to the family. 🙏 #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 26, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Horrified to hear about the brutality inflicted upon Jeyaraj & Fenix in Tamil Nadu. We must raise our voice and make sure justice is given to the family. 🙏 #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 26, 2020Horrified to hear about the brutality inflicted upon Jeyaraj & Fenix in Tamil Nadu. We must raise our voice and make sure justice is given to the family. 🙏 #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 26, 2020
Similarly, demanding action, comedian Vir Das said that people, irrespective of place of origin or political belief, need to stand up for the victims.
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What happened to a father and son at the hands of those policemen is wrong at every human level and every single person irrespective of place of origin or political belief needs to stand up for them. It is plain horrific and wrong. DEMAND action. #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) June 26, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">What happened to a father and son at the hands of those policemen is wrong at every human level and every single person irrespective of place of origin or political belief needs to stand up for them. It is plain horrific and wrong. DEMAND action. #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) June 26, 2020What happened to a father and son at the hands of those policemen is wrong at every human level and every single person irrespective of place of origin or political belief needs to stand up for them. It is plain horrific and wrong. DEMAND action. #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) June 26, 2020
Here are a few reactions from other celebrities:
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Totally atrocious and heartbreaking to see the killing of 2 innocent lives in the name of police investigation.
— Parvati (@paro_nair) June 27, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
I condemn this brutality and most importantly, we shouldn't consider it as an one-time incident and move on to the next issue, yet again.#JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix pic.twitter.com/qGSSCtF0a1
">Totally atrocious and heartbreaking to see the killing of 2 innocent lives in the name of police investigation.
— Parvati (@paro_nair) June 27, 2020
I condemn this brutality and most importantly, we shouldn't consider it as an one-time incident and move on to the next issue, yet again.#JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix pic.twitter.com/qGSSCtF0a1Totally atrocious and heartbreaking to see the killing of 2 innocent lives in the name of police investigation.
— Parvati (@paro_nair) June 27, 2020
I condemn this brutality and most importantly, we shouldn't consider it as an one-time incident and move on to the next issue, yet again.#JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix pic.twitter.com/qGSSCtF0a1
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#JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— VISHNU VISHAL - stay home stay safe (@TheVishnuVishal) June 26, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Brutality of any kind is unacceptable...
Everyone is equal before law...
All lives are precious..
🙏
">#JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— VISHNU VISHAL - stay home stay safe (@TheVishnuVishal) June 26, 2020
Brutality of any kind is unacceptable...
Everyone is equal before law...
All lives are precious..
🙏#JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— VISHNU VISHAL - stay home stay safe (@TheVishnuVishal) June 26, 2020
Brutality of any kind is unacceptable...
Everyone is equal before law...
All lives are precious..
🙏
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This might just be one case out of many but it takes only one case to begin the snowball effect. #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) June 26, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
It could’ve been anyone we know. Details are scary and gut wrenching.
">This might just be one case out of many but it takes only one case to begin the snowball effect. #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) June 26, 2020
It could’ve been anyone we know. Details are scary and gut wrenching.This might just be one case out of many but it takes only one case to begin the snowball effect. #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) June 26, 2020
It could’ve been anyone we know. Details are scary and gut wrenching.
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We go to the police when we are in danger. How can they BE the danger? Every single cop involved in their death needs to pay for this. I cannot imagine the pain the father and son went through. #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) June 27, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">We go to the police when we are in danger. How can they BE the danger? Every single cop involved in their death needs to pay for this. I cannot imagine the pain the father and son went through. #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) June 27, 2020We go to the police when we are in danger. How can they BE the danger? Every single cop involved in their death needs to pay for this. I cannot imagine the pain the father and son went through. #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) June 27, 2020
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I am rattled to my core. The details of the police brutality case from #Tuticorin are enough to numb your soul. Those involved need to be immediately and strictly punished, and the punishment should be an example and a deterrent #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) June 27, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">I am rattled to my core. The details of the police brutality case from #Tuticorin are enough to numb your soul. Those involved need to be immediately and strictly punished, and the punishment should be an example and a deterrent #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) June 27, 2020I am rattled to my core. The details of the police brutality case from #Tuticorin are enough to numb your soul. Those involved need to be immediately and strictly punished, and the punishment should be an example and a deterrent #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) June 27, 2020
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This is heartbreaking .I am disgusted. This kind of brutality is inhuman and no one has the right to treat another life in this manner .Makes me sick to the stomach. Strength to the family members of the deceased .This should not be tolerated. I demand #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix https://t.co/pPwC2ME8Vr
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) June 27, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">This is heartbreaking .I am disgusted. This kind of brutality is inhuman and no one has the right to treat another life in this manner .Makes me sick to the stomach. Strength to the family members of the deceased .This should not be tolerated. I demand #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix https://t.co/pPwC2ME8Vr
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) June 27, 2020This is heartbreaking .I am disgusted. This kind of brutality is inhuman and no one has the right to treat another life in this manner .Makes me sick to the stomach. Strength to the family members of the deceased .This should not be tolerated. I demand #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix https://t.co/pPwC2ME8Vr
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) June 27, 2020
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Horrified and numb to hear what has happened with Jayaraj and Fenix in Thoothukudi!!! This sort of brutality by the police is inhuman beyond words!!! #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— malavika mohanan (@MalavikaM_) June 26, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Horrified and numb to hear what has happened with Jayaraj and Fenix in Thoothukudi!!! This sort of brutality by the police is inhuman beyond words!!! #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— malavika mohanan (@MalavikaM_) June 26, 2020Horrified and numb to hear what has happened with Jayaraj and Fenix in Thoothukudi!!! This sort of brutality by the police is inhuman beyond words!!! #JusticeForJeyarajAndFenix
— malavika mohanan (@MalavikaM_) June 26, 2020
