Jayaraj and Fenix a father-son duo died one after the other after police took them into custody for allegedly violating the lockdown rules in Tuticorin. They apparently owned a cellphone shop and the cops attacked the father and when the son intervened they were reportedly brutalized in the Sathankulam police station. The issue has gained national and international media thanks to singer Suchitra and other celebrities condemning the issue on social media.

Actor Suriya who is known for his philanthropic activities including running a trust for education has slammed the police brutality and insisting that criminal action be taken against those responsible. He has urged the government to punish not only the policemen but also the magistrate, the doctor who certified the death too,