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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Stan Swamy in 2010
Born
Stanislaus Lourduswamy

(1937-04-26)26 April 1937
Died5 July 2021(2021-07-05) (aged 84)
OccupationCatholic priest, activist
Years active1978–2021
Known forTribal rights activism

Swamy died of COVID-19 related problems at a Mumbai prison on 5 July 2021, aged 84.[5][6]

References

  1. "Petition for Fr Stanislaus Lourdusamy". Jesuits in Britain. Retrieved 11 October 2020.[dead link]
  2. 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. 
  3. Regi, Anjali (9 October 2020). "Fr. Stan Swamy arrested: Widespread protest". Catholic Focus. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  4. 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. 
  5. "Elgar Parishad Case: Activist Stan Swamy, 84, Passes Away Ahead of Hearing on Bail Plea". News18. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  6. "Tribal activist Stan Swamy dies at 84". Scroll.in. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.