Stan Swamy
Stan Swamy | |
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Stan Swamy in 2010 | |
| Born | Stanislaus Lourduswamy 26 April 1937 |
| Died | 5 July 2021 (aged 84) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Catholic priest, activist |
| Years active | 1978–2021 |
| Known for | Tribal rights activism |
Stanislaus Lourduswamy (26 April 1937 – 5 July 2021), popularly known as Stan Swamy, was an Indian Roman Catholic priest. He was a member of the Jesuit order.[1] He was known for his activism for human rights in India.[2][3] Swamy was the oldest person to be accused of terrorism in India.[4]
Swamy died of COVID-19 related problems at a Mumbai prison on 5 July 2021, aged 84.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Petition for Fr Stanislaus Lourdusamy". Jesuits in Britain. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ↑ "NIA court to pass order on Stan Swamy bail on March 22". The Hindu. 16 March 2021 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Regi, Anjali (9 October 2020). "Fr. Stan Swamy arrested: Widespread protest". Catholic Focus. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ↑ Biswas, Soutik (13 October 2020). "Stan Swamy: The oldest person to be accused of terrorism in India". BBC. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ↑ "Elgar Parishad Case: Activist Stan Swamy, 84, Passes Away Ahead of Hearing on Bail Plea". News18. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ↑ "Tribal activist Stan Swamy dies at 84". Scroll.in. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.