The sudden and mysterious death of Russian dissident leader Alexei Navalny in prison has left his relatives in shock. The prison authorities informed Navalny’s mother and lawyer of his “sudden death” upon their arrival at the facility. However, the authorities have not yet handed over his body to the family, pending ongoing investigations. The dissident’s team has demanded immediate release of the body to the family.

Navalny, who was serving a long prison sentence, suddenly fell unconscious and died during a walk in the prison colony. The prison claims it was a “sudden death,” but offers no further explanation about the whereabouts of his body. Navalny’s mother visited the prison, only to find out that his body had been taken elsewhere by Russian agents for investigation purposes. However, Navalny’s body has not been found in the morgue as authorities claimed.

Navalny’s wife, in a statement, emphasized the need for justice and punishment for those responsible for the suffering of her family and her husband. The situation has sparked protests in several Russian cities, with many people detained. Despite attempts by the regime to remove flowers and altars dedicated to Navalny, people continue to pay their respects.

The authorities’ handling of Navalny’s death and the lack of transparency surrounding his body’s whereabouts have raised suspicions and fueled accusations of foul play. The demand for answers and justice grows stronger as the Russian people mourn the loss of a prominent opposition figure.