From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaSC defers Beant Singh assassin Hawara’s plea for Punjab prison transfer based on IB note
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The Intelligence Bureau has objected to a request to move Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a sentence for the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, from Tihar Jail to a prison in Punjab. The agency says the transfer could have a huge impact on the upcoming assembly elections and classifies Hawara as a high‑risk prisoner because of a past jailbreak. The matter is before the Supreme Court, which is reviewing the transfer request.
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The Intelligence Bureau has raised concerns regarding Jagtar Singh Hawara's potential transfer from Tihar Jail to a prison in Punjab, citing possible ramifications for the impending assembly elections. Hawara, who is serving a sentence for the assassination of Beant Singh and is considered a…
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The Supreme Court is reviewing the request to transfer Jagtar Singh Hawara from Tihar Jail to Punjab. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact of his transfer on upcoming state elections. The Intelligence Bureau has classified Hawara as a high-risk prisoner due to past jailbreak…
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The Intelligence Bureau indicated that the move will have a “huge impact” on the Punjab assembly elections
