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Mann meets governor over Hawara’s parole for ailing mother
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann met governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday, seeking his intervention for a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convict in the 1995 assassination of former CM…
The Story in Brief
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann met governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday, seeking his intervention for a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convict in the 1995 assassination of former CM Beant Singh. Mann said Hawara’s mother is old, semi-conscious, and suffering from age-related issues. The TOI reports the governor assured Mann he would discuss the matter with the Union home secretary. Mann said the state government will take full responsibility for law and order.
Separately, Hawara has appealed for a peaceful protest ahead of a march by Sikh organisations led by the Quami Insaf Morcha on August 15 seeking release of Sikh prisoners. In a video message, Hawara urged participants to follow Morcha leaders and avoid untoward incidents. The New Indian Express notes Hawara had earlier refused a one-day parole offer. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami and other leaders have also backed the march.
The Indian Opinion
Two lazy narratives compete: that granting parole to a convicted assassin is a security risk, and that the state is heartlessly denying a dying mother her son. Neither captures the full picture. The Punjab government has maintained peace even as it makes a humanitarian case. The victim’s grandson supports parole, and the Centre holds the final call. The real test is whether the August 15 march stays peaceful and whether the parole, if granted, is used responsibly. Watch the government’s decision and the protest’s conduct.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
