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Asaduddin Owaisi asks why no noose for riot accused in Gujarat

Owaisi questioned whether those responsible for killing during riots should get death penalty

Hyderabad: MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that the then Narendra Modi government in Gujarat had asked the prosecution not to press for death sentence to former minister Mayaben Kodnani and Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi, convicted in 2002 post-Godhra riot case.

The Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP questioned whether those responsible for killing people during riots should get death penalty.

“Kodnani and Babu Bajrangi were convicted by a court, which sentenced them to life imprisonment in connection with the killing of 92 persons. The prosecution wanted capital punishment. But Modi, who was then Gujarat Chief Minister, asked prosecution not to appeal against the ruling (in HC) and let the punishment be life sentence,” the MIM leader alleged.

“Shouldn’t those who killed 92 persons get death sentence?...when should capital punishment be awarded?,” the 46-year-old controversial politician asked. He was addressing a public meeting here last night on the occasion of 7th death anniversary of Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi.

( Source : PTI )
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