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Sambasivam To be Hanged on 16th May - Johore Sultan Must Decide - Creech-Jones

 


Malaya Tribune- 14 May 1949

Johore Sultan Must Decide - Creech Jones

London, Fri - The British Government today replied to India's representative on the death sentence passed in Johore on the Indian, Sambasivam, it was learned today from a usually reliable source. 

The Colonial Secretary, Mr. Author Creech-Jones, saw the Indian High Commissioned, Mr. V.K Krishna Menon and made the reply orally. 

The British Government, the Colonial Secretary is reported to have said, had no jurisdiction over Johore which was a protected state and the Sultan of Johore was the final authority in the matter. 

The execution of Sambasivam found guilty under the emergency regulations of carrying arms is scheduled for May 16. 



   

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