DJ Murder: 10 Convicted, 9 Years Jail

In a significant development, a judicial court in Ranchi has sentenced ten individuals to nine years of rigorous imprisonment each in connection with the May 2024 murder of DJ Sandip Pramankik. The court also mandated a fine of Rs 75,000 on each of the convicted persons. The DJ, who was employed at the Xtreme Sports Bar and Grills, was fatally shot on May 26, 2024, following an altercation. The dispute reportedly began when a group of customers clashed with bar bouncers regarding the establishment's closing time. The convicted individuals, all residents of Ranchi district, include key accused Abhishek Singh, who was apprehended in Gaya, Bihar. They were sentenced under Section 304 (Part II) of the Indian Penal Code, with additional three-year sentences and a Rs 25,000 fine each under the Arms Act. All sentences are to be served concurrently. The court had previously convicted all ten on the preceding day, revoking their bail and remanding them into judicial custody.