Stan Swamy

Indian Roman Catholic priest and tribal rights activist (1937-2021)

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
Stan Swamy in 2010
Born
Stanislaus Lourduswamy

(1937-04-26)26 April 1937
Died5 July 2021(2021-07-05) (aged 84)
Occupation(s)Catholic 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

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  1. "Petition for Fr Stanislaus Lourdusamy". Jesuits in Britain. Retrieved 11 October 2020.[permanent dead link]
  2. "NIA court to pass order on Stan Swamy bail on March 22". The Hindu. 16 March 2021 – via www.thehindu.com.
  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". BBC. 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.