Man gets life term for murder 14 years ago
While his accomplice was acquitted of murder charges for the benefit of doubt, both were convicted of possessing illegal weapons. The victim's uncle's testimony proved crucial for the prosecution.
On Dec 15, 2011, Shehzad, nephew of complainant Bhanvar Singh, was intercepted near farmland by convict Lokendra Singh and his aides, who shot him at close range, killing him instantly. Bhanvar promptly filed an FIR against Lokendra and unidentified accomplices for the murder.
The prosecution presented 13 witnesses, including the complainant, victim's brother, the medical officer who conducted the postmortem, and investigating policemen. The defence called two independent witnesses, denying the charges by claiming the victim and accused were from the same village and politically active, arguing the case was falsely lodged to settle political scores.
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In the end, Lokendra was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, his aide Tilak Chandra was acquitted of murder but sentenced him to three years' imprisonment for other charges under Arms Act.
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