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The only assassination of a British Prime Minister happened in 1812.

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December 5, 2024
The only assassination of a British Prime Minister happened in 1812.
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BY : Majyd Aziz.

 

Karachi : The killer spent 6 years being tortured in Russian prisons. But he wasn’t a terrorist or spy. His motive? Something so shocking it’s almost unbelievable:
Let’s start with betrayal. In 1812, Prime Minister Spencer Perceval walked into Parliament like any other day. Minutes later, he lay dead on the floor—shot through the heart: The killer didn’t flee. He calmly sat down and said:
“I am the person who shot the Prime Minister. My name is John Bellingham.”
He wasn’t a spy or revolutionary.

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He was a merchant with a grudge over…paperwork:
Bellingham was a businessman trading with Russia. But in 1804, disaster struck:
* He was falsely imprisoned in Russia
* His travel papers confiscated
* And his business destroyed

The British government’s response? “Not our problem.” Bellingham spent 6 brutal years in Russian prisons:
* Tortured regularly
* Nearly died from conditions
* Marched through streets in chains

When he finally escaped to England in 1809, he wanted one thing: Compensation:
For 3 years, he followed protocol:
* Filed endless petitions
* Wrote every government office
* Begged for hearings

Each response? “Fill out more forms.”
Then in April 1812, a civil servant made a fatal mistake. The civil servant told him:
“You’re free to take whatever measures you think proper.”

Bellingham took this literally. He bought two pistols, had a special coat pocket sewn, and waited in Parliament. At 5:15 PM, Perceval entered.
Bellingham stood, walked directly to him, and fired point-blank into his chest. The Prime Minister’s last words: “I am murdered!” The killer sat down and waited for arrest:. The trial stunned England. Bellingham’s defense was simple: “I tried every legal channel. The government left me no choice.”
The shocking part? Many people sympathized with him. A French observer wrote: “You taught ministers they should do justice when asked.”
But sympathy wouldn’t save him. After a one-day trial, Bellingham was hanged. His last words were chilling:
“I feel no hate for Mr. Perceval. But he led the government that refused me justice.”
The aftermath changed Britain forever:
* Government reformed complaint systems
* No PM has been assassinated since
* New protections for citizens’ rights

Sometimes the deadliest threats aren’t enemies. They’re ordinary people pushed too far. The final irony? Parliament later investigated Bellingham’s claims.
He was right—he was owed compensation. But it was too late for both the merchant and the Prime Minister he killed over paperwork. This story isn’t just about paperwork or bureaucracy. It’s about what happens when systems meant to serve people become their prison instead. When efficiency trumps humanity.
When following protocol becomes more important than doing what’s right. We may say it’s not the PM’s fault but the buck stops on his table. He’s responsible for everything under him. Let the bosses amongst us learn from this to pay attention to details to see that everyone is treated fairly.

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