Stan Swamy
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]
Stan Swamy | |
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.jpg) Stan Swamy in 2010 | |
| Born | Stanislaus Lourduswamy 26 April 1937 |
| Died | 5 July 2021 (aged 84) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Catholic priest, activist |
| Years active | 1978–2021 |
| Known for | Tribal rights activism |
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.[dead link]
- ↑ NIA court to pass order on Stan Swamy bail on March 22. 16 March 2021. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nia-court-to-pass-order-on-stan-swamy-bail-on-march-22/article34084504.ece.
- ↑ Regi, Anjali. Fr. Stan Swamy arrested: Widespread protest. Catholic Focus (9 October 2020). Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ↑ Biswas, Soutik (13 October 2020). Stan Swamy: The oldest person to be accused of terrorism in India. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54490554. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ↑ Elgar Parishad Case: Activist Stan Swamy, 84, Passes Away Ahead of Hearing on Bail Plea (5 July 2021)News18. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ↑ Tribal activist Stan Swamy dies at 84. Scroll.in (5 July 2021). Retrieved 5 July 2021.