Victim's kin get Aavin job, ₹5L; parties offer support

Theft charge on victim will be erased, says min; judge begins inquiry

- VIGNESH V @ Madurai/Sivaganga

As per directions of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Cooperatives Minister K.R. Periakaruppan handed over the appointment order for a government job to Naveenkumar, the brother of custodial death victim Ajithkumar, at his home on Wednesday. Naveenkumar, who currently works in a private firm, has been appointed as senior factory assistant of Sivaganga District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd (Aavin) in Karaikudi. A housing plot of three cents has also been allotted to the family.

Speaking to reporters, Minister Periakaruppan said on behalf of DMK, a sum of ₹5 lakh has been given to the family. He added that the DMK and state government would not stop supporting the family with just these measures. Responding to a query, the minister said, "It has not been confirmed that Ajithkumar committed the theft as alleged. Hence, the black mark on his name, that he is an accused in the case, will be removed."