Region:Asia-Pacific

Country:India

Department/Province/State:Tamil Nadu

Sex¹:Male

Age:49

Date of Killing:10/09/2022

Previous Threats:Specific threat to HRD

Type of Work:Farmer / Peasant

Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC Rights

Sector Detail:Abuse of power/corruption, Environmental rights

More information:Front Line Defenders

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URLs (links) of Interest

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/oct/04/karur-activist-murder-hrda-demands-action-against-govt-officials-in-tamil-nadu-2504622.html

https://thewire.in/rights/tamil-nadu-activist-r-jaganathan-illegal-quarry-run-over

https://sabrangindia.in/article/hrd-jeganathan-allegedly-killed-acting-against-illegal-stone-quarry-nhrc-moved

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