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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
Life term & fine for all 11 convicts
T'puram: Nedumangad SC/ST special court judge A Shajahan sentenced all 11 accused in the Pothencode Sudheesh murder case to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each on Wednesday. In total, the accused have to pay a fine of Rs 2.75 lakh and in default of the payment, they shall undergo an additional jail term of six months. The court also ordered that Rs 1 lakh from the fine be paid to mother of the victim. Life imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine were imposed as per IPC Section 302 for murder, five-year imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000 as per IPC Section 326 for voluntarily causing grievous hurt using a lethal weapon, two-year imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000 as per Section 324 for causing hurt using a weapon, three-year imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine under IPC Section 449 for house trespass, three-year jail as per the Arms Act, 18 months in jail under Sections 143 and 144 for unlawful assembly, three-year jail as per Sections 147 and 148 for rioting and six months for wrongful restraint as per section 341. All the sentences will run concurrently, informed the court. The court, however, observed that the prosecution failed to prove the conspiracy charges against the accused. Mangalapuram native Sudheesh was murdered by the accused after they trespassed into the house of his relative at Pothencode on Dec 11, 2021. The accused in the case are Sudheesh alias Unni, Shyam, Rajesh alias Ottakam Rajesh, Nidheesh, Nandeesh, Ranjith, Sreenath, Sooraj, Arun, Jishnu Pradeep and Sachin. As part of gang rivalry, Sudheesh, belonging to the scheduled tribe category, was murdered for attacking a friend of the first accused. Sudheesh bled to death as the accused chopped off his leg. They carried the leg on a bike and later, left it on the road, and its CCTV visuals turned out to be crucial in the case. Since the deceased belonged to the scheduled tribe category, the case was investigated by the then Nedumangad DSP MK Sulfikar. There were 82 witnesses in the case, but four among them turned hostile later. On behalf of the prosecution, special public prosecutor Geena Kumari appeared in the court.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- The Hindu
Accused in Pothencode Sudheesh murder case awarded life imprisonment
The Special SC/ST Court in Nedumangad sentenced all the 11 accused in the sensational murder case of Pothencode native Sudheesh to life imprisonment on Wednesday. Judge A. Shajahan found the accused persons, Sudheesh alias Sudheesh Unni, Shyam Kumar, Rajesh alias Ottakam Rajesh, Nidheesh, Nandeesh, Renjith, Sreenath, Suraj, Arun, Jishnu Pradeep and Sachin, guilty of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). They were also found guilty for other offences including those under Sections 143, 144 and 149 (unlawful assembly), 147 and 148 (rioting), 302 (murder), 341 (wrongful restraint) and 449 (house-trespass) of IPC. All except Nidheesh, Nandeesh and Arun have also been found guilty under Section 27 (use of arms and ammunition) of the Arms Act. The convicts have been fined ₹25,000 each, and the deceased's mother would be provided a compensation of ₹1 lakh following a plea made by the prosecution. The court exonerated the accused persons of charges under Section 120(b) (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution, led by Special Public Prosecutor T. Geena Kumari, had sought capital punishment for Sudheesh Unni and Rajesh. While Sudheesh Unni, the prime accused, had chopped off the victim's leg and threw it on the road, Rajesh was the mastermind behind the crime, claiming the case could be deemed as 'rarest of rare'. The gang murdered Sudheesh of Chembakamangalam in Pothencode on December 11, 2021. Gang rivalry had led to the brutal murder. The prosecution faced numerous challenges, particularly after most eyewitnesses and several witnesses turned hostile during the trial. Several witnesses were intimidated by habitual offenders linked to the accused individuals, the prosecution alleged. Scientific evidence proved crucial in enabling the investigators in piecing together the evidence. The investigation team was led by the then Nedumangad DySP M.K. Zulfikar.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
Court finds all accused guilty in Pothencode Sudheesh murder
T'puram: Nedumangad SC/ST special court judge A Shajahan on Tuesday found all 11 accused in the Pothencode Sudheesh murder case guilty of the charges against them. The quantum of punishment will be pronounced on Wednesday, as the murder charge under section 302 of IPC was proven against all the accused. The court observed that the first three accused were found using lethal weapons, but the prosecution failed to prove the conspiracy part against the accused. The accused in the case are Sudheesh alias Unni, Shyam, Rajesh alias Ottakam Rajesh, Nidheesh, Nandeesh, Ranjith, Sreenath, Sooraj, Arun, Jishnu Pradeep and Sachin. As part of gang rivalry, Sudheesh, belonging to the scheduled tribe category, was murdered for attacking a friend of the first accused. Mangalapuram-native Sudheesh was hiding in a relative's house at Pothencode fearing an attack. The accused trespassed into the house on Dec 11, 2021, and attacked him in front of his wife and child. Sudheesh bled to death as the accused chopped off his leg. They carried the leg on a bike and later, left it on the road, and its CCTV visuals turned out to be crucial in the case. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The crime was planned and executed by third accused Ottakam Rajesh, an accused in two other murder cases. After the murder, Rajesh escaped to Tamil Nadu. Police arrested all accused soon after the crime. The then Nedumangad DSP MK Sulfikar probed the case and submitted the chargesheet in 88 days. The probe team managed to prevent the accused from obtaining bail. All accused faced trial while in jail. There were 82 witnesses in the case, but four of them turned hostile later. On behalf of prosecution, special public prosecutor Geena Kumari appeared in court.
Hi Dubai
24-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE-UK Travel: Visa Fees to Rise by Up to 10% from April 2025
Residents in the UAE planning to travel to the United Kingdom for tourism, medical treatment, study, or other purposes will face higher visa costs starting April 9, 2025, as the UK government introduces a fee hike across various visa categories. The increase averages around 10% and will apply globally, not just to UAE applicants. Breakdown of Visa Fee Increases According to the UK government, the updated fees are as follows: 6-month visit visa : £127 (up from £115) – a £12 increase : £127 (up from £115) – a 2-year visit visa : £475 (up from £432) – a £43 increase : £475 (up from £432) – a 5-year visit visa : £848 (up from £771) – a £77 increase : £848 (up from £771) – a 10-year visit visa: £1,059 (up from £963) – a £96 increase Fees for academic and private medical treatment visas will also increase by £20, bringing the new total to £220. Additionally, the direct airside transit visa fee will rise by £4 to £39. UAE nationals can still benefit from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, which allows multiple visits to the UK for up to six months at a time over a two-year period or until the passport expires. While the ETA currently costs £10, the fee will increase to £16 from April 9, 2025. UAE-UK Travel Demand Remains High Despite rising costs, the UK continues to be a top travel destination for UAE citizens and residents, especially during summer and school holidays. Other destinations in Eastern Europe and the CIS have grown in popularity, but the UK maintains a strong appeal. Travel experts point out that visa processing for the UK is faster and more accessible compared to Schengen countries. According to Sudheesh TP, General Manager at Deira Travel: 'UK visa appointments are usually available within a week, unlike Schengen visas that have longer wait times.' Sudheesh also highlighted the robust flight connectivity between the UAE and the UK, with Emirates, Etihad, and other airlines offering multiple daily flights to cities like London, Glasgow, and Birmingham. Subair Thekepurathvalappil, Senior Manager at Wisefox Tourism, added: 'The UK is preferred because of its multiple-entry visa options starting from six months, unlike most European countries which issue single-entry visas.' He noted that the UK offers three visa processing options: Standard (3–4 weeks) Priority (within 5 working days at an additional cost) Super Priority (within 24 hours for a higher fee) Travellers can also retain their passports during processing by paying extra. Subair emphasized that the UK is also a frequent destination for UAE-based parents visiting children studying in the UK, making it a year-round travel hotspot. VisitBritain's Tourism Push The UK's national tourism agency, VisitBritain, is actively working to drive tourism despite rising fees. CEO Patricia Yates stated: 'We face fierce competition, especially from our European neighbours. Our campaigns are focused on high-growth markets such as Australia, the US, and the valuable GCC region.' VisitBritain projects 43.4 million international visits in 2025, a 5% increase from 2024, with spending expected to hit £33.7 billion, up 7%. News Source: Khaleej Times
