Singapore court stays execution of Malaysian Indian believed to be mentally challenged

Indian-origin Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam's execution was stayed on Tuesday by Singapore's top court after he tested positive for Covid-19. He is believed to be mentally challenged.

A 33-year-old Indian-origin Malaysian man's execution was stayed on Tuesday by Singapore's top court after the convicted drug trafficker, believed to be mentally challenged, tested positive for Covid-19.

Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam was to be hanged at Changi Prison for drug trafficking on Wednesday. Singapore's High Court on Monday suspended his scheduled execution until an appeal is heard during an online hearing.