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Murder Convict Dies by Suicide After Life Sentence
3 Nov
Summary
- Murder convict died by suicide in jail after life sentence.
- He was convicted for setting his lover on fire in February.
- The death is under investigation as an accidental death case.
A murder convict, Shambhu Aada, aged 35, reportedly died by suicide in Lajpore Central Jail on Tuesday. His death followed closely on the heels of a life imprisonment sentence handed down by a court via video conferencing on Monday.
Aada had been incarcerated since February 2024, following his arrest by Katargam police in connection with a murder case. The court's sentence of life imprisonment was pronounced on the preceding day. Jail authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death, which is being treated as an accidental death case.
The deceased was originally from Banswara district in Rajasthan. He had murdered his long-term partner, Radha Charpat, on February 19, 2024. His motive stemmed from suspicion of infidelity. He set her on fire while she slept, leading to her death during treatment.
As per jail procedures, Aada's formal status would have transitioned from undertrial to convict later on Tuesday, pending the receipt of the court's official order. His body is being prepared for handover to his relatives in Rajasthan.
