The Punjab government has strongly opposed the jail transfer request of Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the 1995 assassination of ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh, citing security risks. The Supreme Court, hearing the plea, has sought a response from Chandigarh and Tihar Jail. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves argued for Hawara, highlighting his good conduct and the political unrest of 1984 that influenced his actions. The case will be heard again on March 18.
