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Wardha Court: Life Sentence for Son's Stone Pestle Murder
7 Feb
Summary
- A father received a life sentence for fatally striking his son with a stone pestle.
- The motive for the attack was a dispute over Rs5,000 that the son withdrew.
- The court pronounced the sentence on February 5, 2026, after a thorough investigation.
In Wardha, a district court has sentenced Narayan Amanji Chavan to life imprisonment for the murder of his son, Vishal. The judge found Chavan guilty under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The court also mandated a Rs5,000 fine, with a year of simple imprisonment for non-payment.
The fatal incident took place on January 6, 2022. Vishal had withdrawn Rs5,000 and given it to his mother. Chavan became enraged when his son did not give him the money, leading him to attack Vishal with a stone pestle.
During the trial, it was revealed that Chavan had a history of volatile behavior, including abusing his wife and son, often while intoxicated. He had previously left the family but returned after his partner's death.
Following the attack, Chavan confessed to his second son, Amol, stating, "I have killed Vishal." The mother discovered Vishal's body upon returning home and subsequently filed a police complaint. The Ram Nagar police investigated, and charges were filed under section 302 of the IPC.
After reviewing evidence from 11 witnesses, chemical analysis, and medical reports, the court delivered its verdict on February 5, 2026, sentencing Chavan to life imprisonment.
