Parole for convict in Rajiv Gandhi murder case

VELLORE (TAMIL NADU): One of the convicts related to the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, AG Perarivalan, was released from Vellore jail last week. He has been granted parole for the first time in 25 years, after his mother Arputham Ammal requested the Central Prison to grant him 30 days leave for the treatment of his father Gnanasekaran. The request was initially rejected by the Deputy Inspector General of prison, Vellor Range, stating that he is not eligible for ordinary leave under Rule 22. However, Additional Director General of police said that leave can be granted on the condition that life convict Perarivalan is provided with strong police escort during the period of leave.