Quick Info
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hometown | Rajoana Kalan, Punjab |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Rajoana Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Date of Birth | 23/08/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
Latest News about Balwant Singh Rajoana
20/01/2025
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy petition by 18 March 2025, stating it would hear the matter on merits if the government failed to act. The court was considering Rajoana's plea seeking commutation of his death sentence due to the prolonged delay in deciding the petition.
20/01/2025
The Supreme Court noted that it had previously refused to commute Rajoana's death penalty in 2023 but agreed in 2024 to re-examine the issue afresh. The court adjourned the matter to 18 March 2025 after directing the Centre to take a final call on the mercy plea.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Former Punjab Police Officer |
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| Known for | Conviction in the assassination of former Chief Minister of Punjab Beant Singh |
| Date of Assassination | 31 August 1995 |
| Place of Assassination | Secretariat Complex, Chandigarh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5’ 11”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | G.H.G. Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana |
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| Schooling | Studied up to the eleventh standard in Heran village |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism | ||||
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| Political Inclination | Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) | ||||
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||||
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Career
| Accusation | Convicted for involvement as a backup bomber in the explosion outside the Punjab Civil Secretariat that killed the former Chief Minister of Punjab Beant Singh and 16 others on August 31, 1995. |
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| Sentence | Death sentence in 2007 |
| Career Start | Joined Punjab Police as a constable on 01/10/1987 |
| Confession | Confessed to crimes in 1997, supporting Khalistan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Balwant Singh Rajoana was convicted for the 1995 assassination of Beant Singh. | |
| 2. He studied up to the eleventh standard in Heran village. | |
| 3. After his father's death, he joined Punjab police as a constable. | |
| 4. Rajoana was legally adopted by his friend's parents upon their deaths. | |
| 5. He confessed to his crimes in 1997, supporting Khalistan. | |
| 6. His 2012 execution was postponed due to global Sikh protests. | |
| 7. Rajoana declined legal representation, appeals, and mercy pleas. | |
| 8. Given the title of 'Living Martyr' by Akal Takht. | |
| 9. Expressed his willingness to donate his organs. | |
| 10. Has a deep interest in Punjabi literature. |