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Life Sentence Twice: Man Jailed Again for Murder
15 Sep
Summary
- Man already serving life sentence received another life term.
- He was fined Rs 1 lakh for the murder of Lakshmi Yadav.
- Court cited his criminal record, including murder cases.
In Bettiah, a man serving a life sentence for a double murder has been handed another life imprisonment for the killing of an elderly individual. Sakaldev Yadav was sentenced by the Bagaha district and additional sessions judge-IV. He also faces a Rs 1 lakh fine, with failure to pay resulting in an additional six months of rigorous imprisonment.
The case involves the murder of Lakshmi Yadav, who sustained a fatal head injury from an attack by Sakaldev on May 24, 2023. Despite initial delays in the FIR and Sakaldev not being named immediately, the court found sufficient evidence from eyewitness accounts and medical reports.
Sakaldev's prior conviction for a double murder, for which he received a life sentence on August 4, 2025, was a significant factor. The court rejected defense pleas for leniency, emphasizing his extensive criminal antecedents and the heinous nature of the crime.
