G Kannan, a Singaporean veteran of Indian descent, died on vacation on the Thai island of Phuket. He was 52.
Deputy Attorney General Kannan, who died Tuesday, was survived by his wife and two sons.
A spokesman for his family said they had asked for privacy so they could mourn.
Kannan, also Chief of State, was chief of the criminal division at Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
In 2018, he was awarded a medal for long service at the National Day Awards.
The legal fraternity was shocked by this news and expressed its admiration for Kannan.
Criminal lawyer Shashi Nathan said: ” It’s not just a loss for the AGC, but also a loss for the criminal court as a whole, because many lawyers knew and cooperated with DPP Kannan and had him in the highest regard. ” ” The way he behaved “Even outside the courtroom, there is something that many people should follow as role models because he was a gentleman and a fair man,” Nathan said.
Criminal lawyer Amolat Singh said: “He was as tough as a bulldog, once he buried his teeth in the evidence, he never gave it until he was torn to pieces.
” But he also had a compassionate side, and if he knew someone was going through a difficult time, he always had time to stop and ask about health, well-being, and how one copes with it. At times like these, he showed adulthood far beyond his years, ” Singh quoted The Straits Times.
Alfred Lim, the founding director of Fullerton Law Chambers, called Kannan his mentor, teacher and friend because he had known him for 20 years and worked for him at AGC.
” He taught me to always prepare, prepare and prepare for hearings. To know your case, speak fearlessly, watch the judge’s pen, engage witnesses, and conduct hearings with emotion.
” He taught me in management to respect everyone from top to bottom, to trust my colleagues, never to maneuver and to inspire and lead. He taught me to work hard and play hard in my life, to give myself everything and from time to time to have a drink or two, “said Lim.
” He’s in a better place now and everyone will miss him. We will miss his wit, charisma, booming voice and joking about football clubs, ” Lim added.
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