Paramaribo, 31 March (H.S.):

Chandrikapersad Chan Santokhi Suriname's former president died unexpectedly Monday aged 67 current President Jennifer Simons confirmed.

An Indian-origin leader of the Progressive Reform Party Santokhi served as president from 2020 to 2025 after Justice Minister tenure 2005-2010 rising from police commissioner to champion anti-corruption reforms and economic recovery in the resource-rich nation.

Simons praised his lasting public service contributions on social media as politicians and citizens pay tribute amid national mourning with no cause disclosed yet.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar