Leong Yun Pin

Died: 19 November 1966
Updated: 27 Nov 2019

Mr Leong Pin died on 19 November 1966 after being detained on 18 Novemver 1966 at the Leeuwkop prison under the 180-day clause.The official cause of death at an inquest was given as suicide by hanging.

State record

Incarceration

Prison: Leeuwkop Prison
Admitted: 18 November 1966
Days detained: 1 day

How we know this

01Behind Closed Doors. By Shireen Motala .South African Institute Race Relations.1987.

Last updated · 27 Nov 2019

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South African History Online. (2012, March 1). Leong Yun Pin. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/st/ref/B-0074849

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