Tamil Nadu BJP State Media Spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mysterious death of a Canadian priest at Loyola College in Chennai.
In a press statement released on 24 July 2025, Prasad expressed shock over the passing of 55-year-old Father Omala, a Canadian national who had been serving at the church located within the Loyola College campus in Nungambakkam. “Reports indicate that the priest died under mysterious circumstances a few days ago,” Prasad stated, urging authorities to conduct a fair and detailed probe.
The priest’s family members, who traveled from Canada after receiving news of his death, have reportedly raised concerns and suspicions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following their arrival, a post-mortem examination was conducted at the Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital.
No official statement has yet been issued by Loyola College or the Chennai police. However, BJP leaders have demanded that the findings of the post-mortem and any subsequent investigation be made public to ensure accountability and transparency in the case.
(With inputs from DTNext)
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