Bhagwant Mann Meets Governor To Seek Parole For Beant Singh Murder Convict

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to request 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, who was convicted of assassinating former Chief Minister Beant Singh. According to The Indian Express, Mann cited humanitarian grounds, specifically the deteriorating health of Hawara's mother, who is old and semi-conscious with age-related health issues.

Mann assured the Governor that the Punjab government would take full responsibility for maintaining law and order if Hawara is granted parole. He also pointed out that Hawara has been in jail for 31 years. The Indian Express reports that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had previously directed authorities to decide on Hawara's parole application in a time-bound manner.

The request requires the Governor's recommendation, as the case is being heard in Delhi. NDTV reports that Mann said the Punjab Government will take full responsibility for ensuring that law and order is not affected if Hawara is granted parole.

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