On 18 October 2021, complainant Kumarmani Bariha of Kadomeri village reported at Jharbandh Police Station that his cousin brother, Sadasiba Bariha, who had been residing at village Kusumdarha for nearly 30 years, was found dead near his house in the early morning hours.
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The Additional District & Sessions Judge, Padampur in Odisha’s Bargarh district, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment, finding him guilty of murdering a fellow villager four years back.
The court, in a judgment pronounced today, convicted the accused, Samari Bariha, under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced him to life imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 25,000. In default of payment, he will undergo rigorous imprisonment for an additional six months.
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On 18 October 2021, complainant Kumarmani Bariha of Kadomeri village reported at Jharbandh Police Station that his cousin brother, Sadasiba Bariha, who had been residing at village Kusumdarha for nearly 30 years, was found dead near his house in the early morning hours.
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The accused Bariha, had assaulted the victim, pushed him to the ground and strangled him with a napkin, resulting in his death.
The court convicted the accused after the cross-examination of witnesses. The circumstantial and material evidence also proved the guilt of the accused.
The successful conviction is the result of diligent investigation by the investigating officer and effective presentation of evidence by the prosecution team.
Bargarh Police remains committed to ensuring justice for victims of crime and maintaining public trust through efficient policing and timely legal action, said the Bargarh district police in a statement.
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