Sathyaraj’s timely help for the slain Periyar follower

Last month, Farook, a member of the Coimbatore based rationalist group Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam was brutally murdered as his propaganda of atheistic views in social media platforms irked some fundamentalist elements. A person named Arshad surrendered to the police claiming responsibility for the murder. The police have arrested five other persons as suspects of the murder.

The death has devastated the family of Farook who is the father of two young children. His father has vowed that he will continue to follow and propagate the rationalist ideologies, like his son,

Learning about the sufferings of Farook's family, veteran actor Sathyaraj who is a well know rationalist and a staunch follower of rationalist leader Periyar and his ideologies. has donated a sum of Rs.1 lakh to the family of the slain rationalist activist 

Sathyaraj's act has evoked widespread acclaim in social media and IndiaGlitz also appreciates the actro's kind gesture.