Tamil Nadu man hacked to death over atheistic FB posts
TNN | Updated: Mar 18, 2017, 08.35 AM IST
H Farook (Photo courtesy - Facebook)
COIMBATORE: H Farook, 31, from Bilal Estate in South Ukkadam here, was hacked to death by a four-member gang, late Thursday night. He was a member of Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK), and an atheist. According to police, Farook was administering a WhatsApp group where he posted rationalistic views against his religion. He also posted rationalistic messages on his Facebook page which came in for criticism by members of the community.
Meanwhile, Ansath, 30, a Muslim realtor, surrendered before the judicial magistrate court -V on Friday evening in connection with the murder.
"Farook's anti-Muslim sentiments had angered people. This may be a possible motive for murder," said S Saravanan, DCP, Coimbatore.
Meanwhile, Ansath, 30, a Muslim realtor, surrendered before the judicial magistrate court -V on Friday evening in connection with the murder.
"Farook's anti-Muslim sentiments had angered people. This may be a possible motive for murder," said S Saravanan, DCP, Coimbatore.
