S Anwardeen
S Anwardeen was a 65-year-old lawyer from Palani who was paralysed, used a wheelchair, and also had diabetes and high blood pressure. He was held at Madurai Central Prison, where he was staying in the prison hospital. After returning from questioning outside the prison on the evening of Friday, August 7, 2026, he was readmitted to the prison hospital, developed cardiac problems around 9:30 pm, and was taken to Government Rajaji Hospital, where he died around 10:40 pm. Prison sources said the death was due to complications from his existing health conditions, one account citing diabetes and a stroke, and that a post-mortem would be conducted.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Prison sources attributed the death to complications from his existing health conditions, including diabetes and a stroke, and said he had received medical treatment.
Reported by: prison sources and officials. The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.