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Rajiv Gandhi's Killer seeks Mercy Killing

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   22 Jun 2017 8:58 AM GMT
Rajiv Gandhis Killer seeks Mercy Killing
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Robert Pious, who was serving jail sentence since the past 26 years in connection with the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, sought Puzhal Prison Authorities to grant him Mercy Killing.

Actually, Robert Pious was awarded life term imprisonment for alleged involvement in the assassination of former PM. Although Tamil Nadu Government took the decision to all the 7 convicts lead a normal life, Supreme Court imposed a stay on the release.

On Wednesday, Robert Pious offered a letter to Jail Superintendent seeking Mercy Killing. Soon, The message has been forwarded to the Higher Officials and State Home Department. Decision on the release or mercy killing has to be taken by SC and Centre.

Robert Pious is a Sri Lankan Tamil. He joined the group which planned Rajiv's assassination to take revenge for his son's death due to the activities of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) which was sent to Sri Lanka in the 80s.