UP: Two get life term for beating Dalit man to death 15 years ago

AGRA: The additional district and sessions court in Agra in UP on Monday sentenced two men to life imprisonment for beating a Dalit man to death in 2007.

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each on the convicts.

Another accused in the case was let go due to a lack of evidence.

Deputy commissioner of police (City) Suraj Rai said that Pratap Singh alias Pappu, a bicycle mechanic in Idgah locality under Shahganj police station area, had an argument with Sindhi, Jeetu, and another person, all residents of Kheria Mod area.

In a fit of rage, the three culprits thrashed Pappu and left him severely injured.

Pappu was admitted to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

A case was registered under IPC sections 302 (murder), 304 (attempted murder), and 34 (crime committed by several people with common intent), and the three accused were arrested.

Courtesy : TOI

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