Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi's Killer Released From Jail After 31 Years On Supreme Court's Order, As Apex Court Invokes Article 142

On May 18, the Supreme Court of India ruled that AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, will be released. AG Perarivalan was behind bars for 31 years. As reported by NDTV, soon after the verdict, Perarivalan said, “This wouldn't have happened without the support and love of the people.” M K Stalin, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister met Perarivalan and his family after the verdict was announced. Perarivalan was accused of buying the two 9-volt batteries for Sivarasan, reported NDTV. Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, was assassinated on May 21, 1991. Watch the video to know more.