The family of lawyer VK Lingam is offering a reward of RM50,000 to informants leading to the arrest of suspects involved in the murder of his youngest brother Rajendram Velupillai at a petrol station, near Bandar Puteri Puchong, on Tuesday.

rajendram velupillai vk lingam brother interview 300108 sullen Lingam in a statement issued today said his siblings were deeply aggrieved and shocked to learn of the murder of 52-year-old Rajendram ( left ), known as a religious person and loved doing temple work.

"We, as a family, hereby offer a lump sum reward of RM50,000 to any person or persons who provide information to the police leading to the arrest of the suspects involved in the murder of Raj," Lingam said in the statement.

Rajendram, according to reports, is believed to have died around 3am on Tuesday shortly after three men beat him up following an argument at a temple.

Quoting sources, the reports said the three had accused Rajendram of stealing temple funds and started hitting him.

vk lingam tape inquiry 210108 vk lingam It was also reported that police yesterday arrested a 30-year-old labourer and were looking for the other two assailants in the case.

On the accusation that Rajendram was stealing temple funds, Lingam ( far right ) said the Avdiar Muniswarar Temple authorities in Bandar Puteri Puchong had confirmed that the deceased was not involved in the theft when his family members spoke to them.

"They confirmed that there was no theft of any temple donation by Raj during his two and a half weeks' stay at the temple.

"The temple authorities also confirmed that the temple collection for that period of time was less than RM50, while the temple treasurer personally collected and handled the donation," he said.

"The family wants to see justice done for this brutal and senseless murder.

"As this case is under police investigation, we will refrain from commenting further on this case," he added.

- Bernama

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