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1984 anti-Sikh riots probe report likely by March 31

Justice Nanavati Commission, probing the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has completed recording of evidence and is likely to submit its report to the government by March 31 next year.

"I will soon start writing the report as all necessary evidence relating to the riots have been recorded and the written submissions have been given by parties concerned," said Justice Nanavati said.

The one-man commission is probing into the riots that shook the national capital in the aftermath of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984.

"After recording preliminary findings about the nature of lapses against officials and involvement of other persons on appreciation of evidence, they would have to be issued notices under Section 8(b) of the Commission of Inquiry Act so as to give them a chance to defend themselves," he said.

After hearing these officials and persons and taking into account their defence, the final report would be written, he added.

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