He, however, did not specify the quantum of his monetary support to farmer Balan.
"Balan.I don't know u. But u r a farmer. I pledge my support to u. Monetarily. I don't know ur loans.But accept my support.God bless (sic)," Vishal tweeted.
A video purportedly showing Balan being allegedly beaten up by cops in Oratahanadu had gone viral yesterday, prompting the National Human Rights Commission to take suo motu view of the incident. It had sought a report from the state Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP).
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