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Life sentence for 2012 Bengaluru bank heist killers
7 Mar
Summary
- Four convicted for 2012 bank robbery, murder, and conspiracy.
- The gang looted Rs 15.2 lakh from Corporation Bank in 2012.
- Victim's wife to receive 80% of the Rs 3.6 lakh fine.
The Karnataka high court has imposed life sentences and significant fines on four individuals for their involvement in a 2012 bank robbery that resulted in a customer's death. Justices HP Sandesh and Venkatesh Naik T delivered the verdict, sentencing Devesh Kumar Singh, Vikas Kumar Gupta, Premkumar Sahu, and Imran Ali. These convictions stem from a 2012 incident at the Soladevanahalli police station's jurisdiction.
On November 19, 2012, the accused entered the Chikkabanavara branch of Corporation Bank. During the robbery, which yielded Rs 15.2 lakh, a customer named Muralidhar was shot and later succumbed to his injuries. Police apprehended the suspects based on information from Singh, who was traced to a city lodge.
