Quick Info
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hometown | Rajoana Kalan, Punjab |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Rajoana Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab |
Latest News about Balwant Singh Rajoana
Balwant Singh Rajoana wrote a letter from Patiala Central Jail to the Jathedar of Akal Takht, urging the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to withdraw the mercy petition filed on his behalf with the President of India. He described living on death row for nearly 30 years as mentally torturous and worse than execution itself, demanding withdrawal within 10 days. He threatened to go on a hunger strike if the plea is not withdrawn.
The Supreme Court granted the Centre a final opportunity to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy plea. The court stated that if a decision is not made, it would hear his petition for commutation of the death sentence on its merits. The next hearing was scheduled for March 18, 2025.
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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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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 |
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. |