INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
MADURAI: Two of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, B Robert Payas and S Jeyakumar, who have been lodged in the Trichy
special camp after their release by Supreme Court, have moved Madras high court seeking their release from the camp to enable them to live
While Payas sought a direction to leave for The Netherlands, Jeyakumar wanted to live with his family in Chennai.The petitioners said the
prevailing condition of the camp was worse than prison
They are not allowed to move out of their room or mingle with inmates
Four of them who were convicted in the case and released could not even go out for a walk
"If the situation continues, we might become mentally ill due to stress," they said.They cited the Trichy district collector's media
interviews in 2022, saying that communication regarding their deportation would be sent to the Sri Lankan government and the deportation
order was likely to come in 10 days
However, they said nothing has come about though several months have passed since the interview, which meant that Sri Lanka has not welcomed
They said they did not want to return to Sri Lanka as it would be like sentencing them to death
Robert Payas said he had, personally as well as through his lawyer, been sending representations to organisations seeking their assistance
to move to The Netherlands where his family is staying
However, having been detained in the camp, he is unable to appear before the authorities for the process
Jeyakumar said doctors have recommended surgery for his failing eyesight
Though he is taken to Chennai and Madurai for proper treatment, he is unable to take continuous treatment and medication due to detention in
Justice G R Swaminathan adjourned the hearing on Jeyakumar's petition to November 21
He suo motu impleaded the Centre in the petition filed by Robert Payas and adjourned the hearing to November 27.You may also like to
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