The incident has sent shockwaves down the city’s spine, with many even questioning if the highly coveted title of ‘safest city’ to the city stands true now. There’s a lot of anger among the people, many imploring the court to give the young survivor justice and give the rapists the harshest of punishments. Amidst all this, there’s been radio silence from the lawmakers and politicians concerning this case. Instead, celebrities have taken it upon themselves to voice out their opinion.
From upcoming politician Kamal Haasan to actor Vijay Sethupathi, all demand one thing for the survivor – justice. And as quick as possible.
Here are some of the reactions:
“Let the culprits not be thrashed. Produce them before law and a quicker and harsher punishment should be given,” says Kamal Haasan.
Vijay Sethupathi said: “It is unimaginable…raping an 11-year-old kid? Having identified the culprits, what are they (legal) waiting for and why? Give them the punishment then and there without wasting time.”
Tamil Nadu Film Producers’ Council president Vishal Krishna said that death penalty is the need of the hour for the accused.
How many more victims should we have sacrifice to bring death penalty for rape. One more such gruesome incident. Shocked & Angered to know that 17 Crooks have gangraped an innocent Girl Child in Chennai. My Heart goes to such victims who are never safe in our so called society.
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) July 17, 2018
Jayam Ravi expressed his disgust.
Disgusted yet again. Shocked beyond words to hear its Chennai. This is not my India #DeathPenaltyForRape
— Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) July 17, 2018
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who frequently voices out her opinion with respect to women’s rights and harassment, said this:
Why should u blur the faces of the monsters.. shame them.. when u bloody raped the girl u didn’t cover ur faces now atleast die in shame..bloody monsters..!!#DeathPenaltyforrape..!!! pic.twitter.com/k9vYbTJzEQ
— varu sarathkumar (@varusarath) July 17, 2018
Trisha, who is the celebrity ambassador for UNICEF, expressed her disgust.
I am shocked to learn about the #ChennaiHorror. Enough is enough. It needs to stop.
Join me to speak up for #Endviolence against children. @UNICEF @UnicefIndia— Trish Krish (@trishtrashers) July 18, 2018
RJ Balaji, too, spoke up.
What happened to the little girl in Chennai is cruel. As a parent, I feel petrified and unsafe for our children’s safety. Not able to imagine the plight of that 12 year old. We live amidst such sick men around us. Please give them the highest punishment.
— LKG (@RJ_Balaji) July 17, 2018
Plz plz Don’t let them out in bail. These rapists will walk free, in few weeks join work elsewhere. Serious threat. https://t.co/V86UP9VUEC
— LKG (@RJ_Balaji) July 17, 2018
Here’s what politician and actress Khushbu Sundar had to say:
Child rapes: Is death penalty not a deterrent?
Congress’ @khushsundar on [email protected] pic.twitter.com/wypXc3GjQC
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 17, 2018
