Congress to file petition in SC against release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts

New Delhi, 21/11: Congress will file a plea in the Supreme Court this week challenging its decision to release the six convicts of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, party sources said on Monday.

The party’s decision came days after the Narendra Modi government moved the apex court seeking a review of its order for premature release of the convicts Nalini Sriharan, R P Ravichandran, Santhan, Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar.

“A fresh review application challenging the Supreme Court decision to release the convicts on the grounds set out in the order will be filed on behalf of the party in the next few days,” a senior leader said.