In a case deemed one of the "rarest of rare," the District and Sessions Court of Judge Deepak Agarwal in Tohana, Haryana, has sentenced a man to death for the gruesome murder of his disabled younger brother over a property dispute. The court also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The crime, which occurred on June 18, 2020, involved the accused, Ashok, allegedly slitting the throat of his brother, Deepak, and fleeing with the severed head concealed in a bag. Law enforcement later apprehended the accused and recovered the missing head. In addition to the death penalty, the court sentenced Ashok to five years of imprisonment and fines of ₹5,000 each for offences under Sections 457, 506, and 201 of the IPC.
The Incident
The case came to light when Sushma Devi, the sister of the deceased, filed a complaint with the police. According to her, Ashok harbored resentment against Deepak due to their mother’s decision to transfer ownership of her house to Deepak a decade earlier. This grudge allegedly escalated into threats and, ultimately, murder.
Sushma detailed the events leading up to the crime in her complaint. On June 17, 2020, Surjeet, the brother-in-law of Deepak, had visited Deepak's residence near Guga Medi in Tohana. During his visit, Ashok joined them, consuming alcohol and displaying a tense demeanor. The next morning, Surjeet returned to find the house locked and unresponsive. Alarmed, Sushma and her husband arrived at the scene and alerted the police.
Upon entering the house, authorities discovered Deepak’s decapitated body in the verandah, lying in a pool of blood. The head and the CCTV DVR installed in the house were missing. The investigation confirmed Ashok’s involvement in the crime, leading to his arrest.
The Court's Verdict
District Deputy Public Prosecutor Arun Kumar represented the prosecution, while District Public Prosecutor Devendra Mittal underscored the gravity of the crime. The court ruled that Ashok’s actions warranted the harshest penalty, describing them as a heinous act against his own family member.
The case stands as a grim reminder of the consequences of unresolved family disputes and underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring justice in even the most harrowing cases.
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