A representation to the Indian central and state governments to transfer Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Santhan, a Sri Lankan national, to a prison in his country of origin Sri Lanka, has been prepared for his approval.
The representation has been sent through jail authorities to Santhan by his counsel for consent.One among the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi case, T Suthanthiraraj (alias)Santhan, a Sri Lankan citizen, is lodged in the central jail Vellore inTamil Nadu.
“Advocate for Santhan has given us a representation requesting us to forward it to him, so that he could sign it. We have forwarded it to the prisoner (Santhan)".
“Only if the prisoner (Santhan) signs the petition,appropriate action will be considered in accordance with law", a jail official said requesting anonymity.
In the meanwhile, according to the official sources, it needed to be seen by top authorities, if such a request fits within the scope of bilateral agreements between India and Sri Lanka, as Santhan is a life convict.
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