Santhan, Freed In Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, Dies In Hospital

The released convict in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case, T Suthendraraja alias Santhan passed away on Wednesday at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, news agency ANI reported citing Hospital officials.

According to a Hindustan Times report, the Union Ministry of External Affairs' Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) issued an emergency travel document to 56-year-old Santhan, allowing for his prompt repatriation to Sri Lanka last week.

Santhan, who was being held in a special camp at Tiruchy Central Prison, was supposed to be taken by officials to the international airport for deportation. Following Santhan's request, the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission issued a temporary travel document, and the FRRO granted him an exit permit.