Reacting to Farooq's Murder, All Jamaat Federation convened a meeting this meeting to condemn the murder who has allegedly been murdered for his anti-religious thoughts.
Speaking on the occasion, Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kalagam's State Secretary, Umar stated that, 'We strongly condemn the gruesome murder of Farooq, who has been an active cadre of Dravida Vidudhalai Kalagam. Initial reports state that Farooq has been murdered due to his anti-religious thoughts and as he was against all religious superstitions. A couple of days back, Ansrath, belonging to Podanur has surrendered in the court in connection with the murder. However, we found that Ansarth does not belong to any Jamaat.
We jointly would like to clarify that Islam is a way of life. In spite of being born in Islam, dis-belief or not worshiping is upto the individual. Islam does not force anyone to follow or preach God. It's dis-heartening to know that Farooq has been murdered under such circumstances. We will meet Farooq's family and do the needful. After this incident, we have planned to conduct counselling sessions for the youngsters in our community.
We also request Police to provide due protection to people like Farooq who are propagating non-religious thoughts.
Representatives from SDPI, Popular Front of India, Indian Union Muslim League and welfare party Party of India were present during the meet.