Balwant Singh Rajoana
Balwant Singh Rajoana was convicted for the assassination of Beant Singh (former Chief Minister of Punjab) on 31 August 1995. Rajoana was sentenced to death on 1 August 2007 by a special CBI court in Chandigarh. Beant Singh was killed by Balwant Singh's associate Dilawar Singh Babbar and Balwant Singh was the backup human bomb to be used had Dilawar failed in his mission.
Balwant Singh Rajoana | |
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| Born | 23 August 1967 Rajoana Kalan, Raikot, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Former Police constable |
| Known for | Participation in the conspiracy to kill Beant Singh |
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Although Rajoana was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to death for his involvement in the assassination, his execution has been stayed multiple times due to various legal proceedings and appeals.
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