Berhampur (Odisha), Feb 4 (PTI): A court in Odisha's Ganjam district has sentenced five individuals, including two brothers, to life imprisonment for the murder of a 55-year-old man.
Additional District Judge (ADJ) Indu Sharma on Monday found Kedar Das (25), his brother Sushant Das (23), Kanhu Das (26), Bapi Das (25), and Sudhir Das (23) guilty of killing Trinath Das in the Bijipur area of Berhampur. Along with the life sentence, the court also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on each of the convicts.
The verdict was delivered after the court examined statements from 16 witnesses, including police officials, according to Additional Public Prosecutor Soubhagya Kumar Mishra.
The incident occurred on May 27, 2020, when the accused attacked Trinath Das near his residence with a sharp weapon, allegedly due to previous enmity. The brutal crime led to a prolonged legal battle that culminated in their conviction.
This judgment marks a significant step in ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law in the region.
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