Justice for Nandita: Court Sentences Killer to Death
A local court in Assam sentenced a man, Rintu Sarma, to death for murdering Nandita Saikia, who rejected his marriage proposal. He was convicted for multiple charges under the IPC, including murder and attempted murder. The case was deemed 'rarest of rare', justifying the death penalty.
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In a significant ruling, a local Assam court has sentenced Rintu Sarma to death for the 2019 murder of Nandita Saikia, officials confirmed. The court convicted Sarma on various charges, including murder, following a brutal attack after Saikia rejected his marriage proposal.
District and Sessions Judge Ajay Faglu handed down the sentence, noting the case's severe nature. In the August 2021 incident, Sarma, a worker at Moridhol College, assaulted Saikia, her friend, and her father, causing serious injuries.
Following extensive legal proceedings, the court found the crime to fall under the 'rarest of rare' category, warranting a death sentence. The judgment also involved additional penalties and imprisonment under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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