Bijnor (UP), February 27 Two men were allegedly seen threatening a judge with violence shortly after being sentenced to life imprisonment here, officials said on Friday.
On Thursday, Jaideep and Pintu Chauhan were convicted of the murder of Pukhraj, who was killed by a car on May 19, 2024, Assistant District Government Counsel Ajit Pawar said.
Additional District and Sessions Judge (IV) Nijendra Kumar sentenced them to life imprisonment.
Shortly after the sentence was announced, the convicts threatened the judge, saying they knew where he lived and would not spare him, Pawar said.
Circle Officer Sangram Singh said that security for the judge has been increased following the threat.
Pukhraj was killed in Mataura Durg village under the Dhampur area.