Quick Info
| Profession | Convict |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Kokuvil, Jaffna, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about B. Robert Pyas
03/07/2026
Robert Payas, a Sri Lankan convict serving a life sentence for the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was reported to be on a hunger strike in Trichy. He demanded immediate release from the special camp due to an ailment, stating he had lost hope of being released and was seeking relief from his prison conditions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | B. Robert Pyas |
|---|---|
| Known For | His role in the assassination of former Indian PM Rajeev Gandhi |
| Also Known As | Robert Payas, Robert Pious |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Balasundaram |
|---|---|
| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Premlatha |
| Spouse | R. Prema |
| Children | Thamilko |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Robert Payas, also known as Robert Pious, is one of the seven convicts serving a life term for the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi. | |
| 2. In 1990, Robert Payas migrated to India and provided accommodations for LTTE operatives involved in the assassination plot. | |
| 3. He admitted to aiding the LTTE against Sri Lankan and Indian forces. | |
| 4. Robert Payas was convicted on multiple charges and received a life imprisonment sentence. | |
| 5. The Supreme Court of India commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment in 1999. | |
| 6. In 2017, Robert Payas requested euthanasia, seeking release from prison. | |
| 7. As of 2020, Robert Payas had spent almost three decades behind prison bars. | |
| 8. Robert Payas is a Sri Lankan national who was one of the seven people serving time for the conspiracy to assassinate former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on 21 May 1991 during an election rally at Sriperumbudur. |