Rumours regarding Rajoana hanging refuted by Jail official

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Press Trust of India Patiala
Last Updated : Mar 29 2013 | 10:00 PM IST
The superintendent of Patiala central jail today refuted rumours about hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict on death row in connection with the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.
The jail Superintendent, Bhupinderjit Singh Virk today issued a statement, where he clarified that Rajoana is in the jail barrack and under strict vigil of guards.
A case under the Arm's Act against Rajoana is pending in the court and its next hearing is due on Saturday, Virik added.
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First Published: Mar 29 2013 | 10:00 PM IST

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