Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:51am on 21 Mar 2025,Friday India Global
Three Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu, Raju Muthukumaran (38), Selvadurai Dinakaran (34), and Govindhasamy Vimalkandhan (45) face the death penalty in Indonesia for allegedly smuggling 106 kg of crystal methamphetamine aboard the Singapore-flagged vessel, Legend Aquarius. Indonesian authorities intercepted the ship in July 2024 near Karimun district, acting on a tip-off. The defense argues that the ship's captain, responsible for all onboard cargo, has not been adequately cross-examined, raising concerns about the prosecution's case. The Indian Embassy is providing legal assistance, and a verdict is expected on April 15, 2025.
