{
  "id": 19055216,
  "title": "A Deepavali without Indiran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/a-deepavali-without-indiran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/11/09/a-deepavali-without-indiran"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deepavali holds special significance for Usha Suppiah, as it celebrates her family's unity and togetherness. This year, however, the absence of her eldest son, Indiran, a 22-year-old armed forces trooper, has left them feeling a profound void. Found unconscious at the 10th Mile Army Camp in Kuantan, Indiran succumbed to his injuries two days later. The family will refrain from celebrating the festival for a year following Hindu tradition, but they plan to observe prayers and gather with relatives. Usha's youngest daughter, 12, is struggling to understand why the festivities will be different this year. Despite initial reservations about Indiran's choice of career, he had taken on greater responsibilities at home following their father's death in a plane crash. Indiran had developed a reputation for his good attitude, humility, and photography skills. He was often the center of attention at family gatherings, entertaining relatives and friends with his dance and singing. Usha misses his calls, his voice, and the laughter he brought to their lives. Despite his absence, Usha feels that her family can still feel his presence through the prayers and memories they hold dear.",
  "summary": "As her family observes a year of mourning, Usha Suppiah remembers her son, whose warmth, laughter and presence made the festive season special.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indiran, 22, armed forces trooper, died at 10th Mile Army Camp",
    "Family refrains from Deepavali for a year per Hindu tradition",
    "Usha's daughter, 12, confused about different celebrations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}