Gangtok Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder in Samdong Bazar
In Gangtok, Rayshop Rai was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Rukesh Rai, following a heated altercation. Convicted under Section 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, the crime occurred in a secluded area near Samdong Bazar, reported by Singtam Police Station.
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In a significant judicial proceeding, the District and Sessions Judge of Special Division-I, Gangtok has handed a life sentence to Rayshop Rai for the murder of Rukesh Rai. The crime took place in the Samdong Bazar area, transforming a quiet locality into a scene of horror.
The incident, which occurred on July 28, 2023, started as a heated altercation near a kutcha house in a forested area. Later that night, the accused, wielding a sharp-edged weapon, allegedly attacked Rukesh Rai multiple times, resulting in the latter's death.
The case, promptly reported to the Singtam Police Station, was investigated under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Phur Tshering Lepcha. The conviction was made under Section 302 and Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code, ensuring justice was served for the brutal act.
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