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Jailed tribal rights activist of India Stan Swamy dies in Mumbai
July 05, 2021

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In India, Jailed tribal rights activist Stan Swamy has died  in Mumbai .

Stan Swamy, the oldest person to be accused of terrorism in India, was arrested in October 2020.

He was among 15 renowned activists, academics and lawyers, who were charged under a draconian anti-terror law.

He repeatedly denied the charges, saying he was being targeted for his work related to the caste and land struggles of tribes people in Jharkhand state.