Palani Math land case: Accused Anwardeen dies in judicial custody in Madurai
S. Anwardeen, an accused in the multi-crore illegal sale of Palani Math land, has died in judicial custody in Madurai following a period of interrogation by the CB-CID. Authorities have ordered a judicial inquiry into his death after he was declared brought dead at the Government Rajaji Hospital.
One of the accused in the multi-crore illegal sale of Palani Math land, S. Anwardeen (65), died in judicial custody in Madurai on Friday (August 7, 2026) night. He complained of uneasiness upon arrival at Madurai Central Prison on Friday evening, after being in the custody of the CB-CID for three days while being questioned in connection with the case.
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