Uthaya denied last chance to see mother alive

The family of jailed Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar said Kajang Prison has denied him his final chance to see his mother alive, despite requests.

Unfortunately, his mother Kalaivani, 69, passed away at 3pm yesterday.

According to the family, they had applied to the Kajang Prison Authorities for Uthaya to visit his ailing mother but it was turned down

"We asked for permission three weeks ago," said Uthaya's wife S Indra Devi (left) when contacted.

She added that while the prison has confirmed Uthaya is being escorted to pay his final respects today, they have been unsuccessful in negotiating the logistics with the officers in charge.

"They have been very difficult," she added, saying the officers claim he will be brought to the crematorium despite the funeral being held at home.

At press time, she was still in the dark whether Uthaya would make it to the funeral, which is taking place at Taman Desa Rasah, Seremban this afternoon.

Utayakumar is serving a two-and-a-half years jail term after being convicted of sedition last June over remarks concerning the plight of the Indian community.

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