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Chennai : Santhan, a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case who was released by the Supreme Court in 2022, passed away this morning at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Medical College in Chennai. The cause of death was reported as liver failure, confirmed by E Theranirajan, Dean of the hospital.
“Santhan died due to liver failure,” stated E Theranirajan, adding that an autopsy will be conducted. Legal procedures are currently underway for the repatriation of his body to Sri Lanka, his home country.
Santhan, a Sri Lankan national, had spent over 20 years in jail in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. He was released by the Supreme Court in 2022, along with three other convicts.
Following his release, Santhan had been residing at the Special Camp in Trichy along with the other released convicts. As per legal requirements, he was due to be deported to Sri Lanka.
Santhan’s passing marks the end of a chapter in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, a significant event in India’s history. His release in 2022 after serving a lengthy jail term, and subsequent demise, reflect the complex and enduring nature of legal proceedings in high-profile cases.
