The death of Gopan Swamy, who used the alias Maniyan, from Neyyattinkara in Kerala has been closed by police, with authorities citing heart attack as the cause of death, according to a report by The Hindu.
Swamy’s death had drawn widespread public attention after his family placed his body in a concrete chamber near their residence at Aralumoodu in January 2025. The unusual circumstances surrounding the disposal of the body prompted investigation and raised questions among local residents.
Police have now determined that the death resulted from a heart attack and have closed the case accordingly. The specific findings of the post-mortem examination and the investigative process leading to this conclusion have not been detailed in the available reporting.
The case attracted attention due to the unconventional manner in which the body was stored and the identity of the deceased, who was described as a self-styled priest. The closure of the case marks the conclusion of the police inquiry into the matter.
Sources:
The Hindu – National: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/self-styled-priests-death-case-closed-police-cite-heart-attack-as-cause-of-death/article71414925.ece
Source: The Hindu – National
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