Life Sentence for Trio in Odisha Murder Case
A court in Odisha’s Rayagada district sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of Gajendra Nayak in a land dispute. The convicts were penalized with an additional fine, facing extra imprisonment if unpaid. The crime involved an axe attack, leading to Nayak's death.
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In a landmark verdict, the Rayagada district court in Odisha handed down life imprisonment sentences to three individuals found guilty of murder. The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Alpana Swain, delivered the judgment, which also included a monetary penalty for each convict.
The case, which dates back to June 2023, involved the brutal axe murder of Gajendra Nayak from Kashanadora village over a contentious land dispute. Medical personnel declared Nayak dead upon his arrival at Kashipur Community Health Centre.
The swift action by law enforcement, following a complaint by the victim's son, led to the arrest of the perpetrators and the seizure of the murder weapons on June 12, 2023, further solidifying the case against them.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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