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1984 anti-Sikh riots: Why former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was not awarded death penalty

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, specifically for the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son. The court cited Kumar's age, health, good conduct, and potential for rehabilitation as reasons for opting for life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, disappointing some Sikh leaders.
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