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Victims' relatives seek action against a convicted murderer, Ashwin, for allegedly posting a provocative Instagram reel while on prison leave.
Five Periya murder convicts have been released on 'ordinary leave', a routine entitlement under jail rules, not 'parole', sparking political controversy. Prison officials confirm this release is a right for eligible, well-behaved prisoners.
They were charged with unlawful assembly, rioting and mischief causing damage under the Indian Penal Code, along with Section 4 of the Kerala Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
The two Youth Congress workers were hacked to death on February 17, 2019, in Kalliyot.
The first accused and former CPM Periya Local Committee member walked out of Kannur Central Prison.
The jail advisory committee is expected to decide within two days on the parole
In the Periya double murder case, the CBI court sentenced 10 CPM workers to life imprisonment.
The decision aims to unify the party for upcoming local elections.
The Kanhangad Block Panchayat president stepped down to preempt potential disqualification and avoid a by-election close to the term's end.
On January 3, a Special CBI court sentenced 10 CPM workers to double life imprisonment for conspiracy and murder of the two Youth Congress workers.
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