Justice Served: Life Imprisonment for 1993 Fake Encounter Case Convicts
In a landmark verdict, a CBI court sentenced five former police officials to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 1993 fake encounter case in Tarn Taran, Punjab. The court condemned their actions as morally bankrupt and imposed a fine, which will be compensated to the victims' families.
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In a pivotal ruling, a CBI court in Mohali has handed down life sentences to five former police officials involved in the notorious 1993 fake encounter case that claimed the lives of seven individuals in Punjab's Tarn Taran district.
The verdict, delivered by CBI Special Judge Baljinder Singh Sra, also imposed a hefty fine of Rs 3.50 lakh on each convict, highlighting their conduct as 'morally bankrupt and profoundly inhumane'.
The case, investigated by the CBI following a Supreme Court order, underscored the brutality and unlawful actions of the police officials, reflecting a significant breach of justice and accountability within the law enforcement system.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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