India: Further information on imminent execution: Mohammad Afzal (m)\n\n

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Index Number: ASA 20/033/2006
Date Published: 6 December 2006
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, India

The execution of Mohammad Afzal, scheduled for 20 October, was stayed following the filing of a mercy petition by his wife. In addition, Mohammad Afzal has also filed a separate mercy petition, on the grounds that he did not receive a fair trial.