Balwant Singh Rajoana
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Balwant Singh Rajoana was convicted for the assassination of Beant Singh (former Chief Minister of Punjab) on 31 August 1995.[1][2] Rajoana was sentenced to death on 1 August 2007 by a special CBI court in Chandigarh.[3][4] 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.[5]
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Balwant Singh Rajoana | |
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Born | (1967-08-23) 23 August 1967 (age 56)[citation needed] |
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.