Controversy intensifies over death penalty to Rajoana-NewsX

Protests are spreading across Punjab for clemency to convict on death row Balwant Singh Rajoana. Balwant Singh was sentenced to death for the murder of former chief minister Beant Singh. Both the Shiromani Akali Dal party and the SGPC are backing a mercy petition to save Balwant Singh. The emotive issue has touched a chord across the state with even the family members of the murdered Chief Minister seeking mercy for Balwant Singh.


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