Sajjan Kumar, a former Member of Parliament from the Indian National Congress, has died in jail at the age of 80. He was serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that followed the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Kumar was convicted in 2018 of inciting violence and conspiracy to commit murder during the riots, which left thousands of Sikhs dead. His conviction marked a significant moment in seeking justice for the victims of the widespread violence. The riots remain a deeply sensitive and controversial topic in India. Kumar’s death closes a chapter in a long and complex legal battle for accountability. Authorities have not yet released detailed information regarding the circumstances of his death.