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Published 13:19 IST, June 27th 2020

Priyanka Chopra anguished by Tamil Nadu custodial death; requests solidarity & justice

Priyanka Chopra Jonas expressed her anger over the death of Jayaraj and Bennicks in Tamil Nadu Police's custody. She wished for justice to be served. Read.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on Friday, penned a note to express her views on the death of Jayaraj and Bennicks in Tamil Nadu police custody. The actor expressed her anger and sadness, and said, "No human being deserves such brutality, whatever be their crime." (sic) Priyanka Chopra Jonas also demanded justice for Tamil Nadu custodial death row and said that the culprits must be punished and justice must prevail. Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the note also requested solidarity and wished for the formation of a collective to ensure that Jayaraj and Bennicks get justice. She lastly, offered condolences to the family of Jayaraj and Bennicks.  

See Priyanka Chopra Jonas' note

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According to reports, Jayaraj (59) and Bennicks (31) died at the Kovilpatti General Hospital on June 23 and June 22, respectively. Reports claim that the father and son duo died of police brutality. They were allegedly thrashed in police custody, which led to their death. The death of Jayaraj and Bennicks has caused an uproar on social media, with many condemning police brutalities and demanding justice for the father and son. 

South celebrities on Tamil Nadu custodial death row

Many South Indian celebrities like Kamal Haasan, Vishal, Khushbu Sundar have opined on the Tamil Nadu custodial death row. Kamal Haasan questioned the judicial system, meanwhile, Vishal wished for justice to be served. Check out their tweets on Tamil Nadu custodial death row. 

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13:19 IST, June 27th 2020