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The death of Fr Stan Swamy evoked sorrow and anger in India and abroad. The 84-year-old ailing activist’s arrest by the NIA, his nine-month incarceration in Taloja Jail where he contracted Covid-19, alleged lack of timely medical attention and repeated denial of bail — all came in for criticism.
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(This story originally appeared in
on Jul 06, 2021)The death of Fr Stan Swamy evoked sorrow and anger in India and abroad. The 84-year-old ailing activist’s arrest by the NIA, his nine-month incarceration in Taloja Jail where he contracted Covid-19, alleged lack of timely medical attention and repeated denial of bail — all came in for criticism.