Chennai, Nov 27, : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Ramadoss has urged Pattali Makkal Katchi founder (PMK).Stalin to include Mathiyan (74), the elder brother of the slain forest brigand Veerappan, among 700 convicts being granted amnesty to celebrate the 113th birthday of DMK founder and former Chief Minster, C.N.Annadurai. According to the PMK leader, Mathiyan had spent 34 years in prison for a case relating to the murder of a forest official and was now innocent.
Ramadoss asked Chief Minister Stalin to include Mathiyan on the list of prisoners who would be granted amnesty for medical reasons, as Mathiyan is suffering from several age-related diseases.
Stalin had made an announcement at the state assembly under Rule 110 regarding amnesty for 700 convicts in commemoration of Annadurai’s anniversary.
The state Home department has already issued guidelines for convicts who fall within the eligible categories for amnesty.
Ramadoss tweeted Friday that “It was unjustifiable by the state government for refusing to grant premature release for Mathiyan despite him spending 34 years behind bars.”
The leader of the PMK also stated that Mathiyan had been released prematurely by the Madras High Court.
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