Vijay meets Tamil Nadu custodial death victim's family, offers Rs 2 lakh
The Tamil Nadu government has already announced a compensation package for the family, including Rs 5 lakh, a technician job at Aavin for Ajith Kumar's brother, and a patta for three cents of land in Theni revenue village. Cooperation Minister I Periyakaruppan personally handed over the appointment letter to the family.Chief Minister Stalin also spoke to the family over the phone to express his condolences, while Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami called them the next day to convey his sympathies.Stalin on Tuesday announced that the case had been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).'This is an act that cannot be justified or excused by anyone,' Stalin said, adding that five policemen have been named as accused. He said the case was being transferred to the CBI to ensure there is no doubt about the fairness of the investigation.- EndsMust Watch
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