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Life sentence for family over farm dispute
9 Oct
Summary
- Four family members received life sentences for a 2012 murder.
- The murder stemmed from a dispute over an agricultural field boundary.
- The victim died on the spot from blunt weapon attacks.
A sessions court in Maharajganj has handed down life sentences to four individuals from the same family, concluding a 14-year-old murder case. The conviction relates to an incident on June 24, 2012, originating from a contentious dispute over the demarcation of a field boundary in Baluhahiya village.
The court found Rajaram, Kailash, Mohit, and Ramlalit guilty of murder, sentencing them to life imprisonment and a ₹20,000 fine each. The prosecution detailed that the accused attacked the complainant's family with axes and sticks during the altercation.
Sitaram, aged 60, tragically lost his life at the scene, while other family members sustained severe injuries. Following an investigation, the police filed a chargesheet. The court's verdict came after reviewing witness testimonies and evidence presented during the trial.
