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Slain Reporter's Father Passes Shortly After Killers Receive Life Sentence

MK Vishwanathan, father of slain journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, passed away after her killers were sentenced to life imprisonment. The 82-year-old had been hospitalized days before the verdict due to a heart attack. The family member accessed the sentencing virtually, allowing MK to witness it from the ICU.

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In a poignant turn of events, MK Vishwanathan, father of the late journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, passed away shortly after the sentencing of his daughter's killers to life imprisonment. The 82-year-old breathed his last on December 9, merely days after the court's verdict, which had been delayed due to his ill health.

Throughout the exhaustive 14-year trial, both MK Vishwanathan and his wife, Madhavi Vishwanathan, had been a constant presence in the courtroom, diligently attending every legal proceeding. Despite health challenges, MK Vishwanathan persistently sought justice for their daughter, often leaning on a walking stick for support.

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The family encountered an emotional moment during the sentencing as a family member facilitated virtual access from the hospital, enabling MK Vishwanathan, despite his frail state, to observe the court proceedings from the ICU. This poignant occurrence allowed him to witness the culmination of a legal battle that had spanned over a decade.

Soumya Vishwanathan, a promising 26-year-old journalist, tragically lost her life in 2008. Her murder instigated a lengthy legal battle, wherein her parents tirelessly fought for justice. Following the conviction of the five accused, MK Vishwanathan expressed relief but lamented the delays in the legal process, urging for more efficient administrative procedures in such cases.

The demise of MK Vishwanathan marks a somber chapter in the family's pursuit of justice, underscoring the bittersweet closure following the sentencing of their daughter's killers.

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