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Man gets life sentence for killing friend
19 Sep
Summary
- A man received a life sentence for murdering his friend.
- The motive was allegedly due to the victim making advances.
- The court also convicted him for evidence disappearance.
In Muzaffarnagar, a fast-track court has delivered a life sentence to Ajay Saini, 30, for the murder of his friend, Rahul Kumar, 23. The motive for the killing, which occurred around April 14, 2023, was reportedly due to the victim making advances towards Saini's wife. Saini was also convicted for causing the disappearance of evidence.
The victim's family reported Rahul missing after he left for work on April 14, 2023, and subsequently received a disturbing photograph of his body. An investigation led to Saini's arrest and charges under relevant sections of the IPC, including murder. The prosecution presented 13 witnesses and documentary evidence to build its case.
During the sentencing phase, Saini's defense highlighted his financial hardship and responsibility as a sole breadwinner. However, the prosecution argued for maximum punishment given the severity of the crime. The court acknowledged the gravity of the offense but determined it did not meet the threshold for the death penalty, resulting in a life sentence for murder and three years rigorous imprisonment for evidence tampering.
