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Jail hanging process: Some of the last words in the ear of the executioner prisoner are whisper before hanging. In a few moments of this reaction, the rope is put around the neck and the lever is drawn. We have seen most of such scenes in cinema. But this is not just imagination, there is a special reason behind this practice.
You must have seen in films. The executioner, superintendent, medical officer and magistrates are present on the spot at the time of hanging. The officers sign the warrant of death from the prisoner’s hand. Then, they put a black cloth on her face, whispered some words in her ear and pulls the nearby liver, which choks the prisoner and dies.
Therefore, when the death penalty is given, the executioner whispers gradually in the prisoner’s ear… “Ram Ram to Hindus, salute to Muslims… I am committed to my duty… I hope you will follow the path of truth.”
The idea is that after listening to these sentences, the prisoner should feel peace, repentance or acceptance for at least a moment. Although the executioner plays a mechanical role during hanging, at that time, as a human being, he gives the last message to fulfill his responsibility. This reflects the balance between humanity and respect for religious spirit.