Agartala: In a sensational case of murder of a man in 2016, Tripura’s North District and Session Court on Thursday gave death sentence to the two accused, his wife and younger brother.
The District and Sessions Court Judge, Justice Gautam Sarkar, pronounced the judgment under sections 302, 301 and 120 (B) in a case registered on October 19, 2016.
Speaking with reporters, the public prosecutor said the wife of the victim, Nazima Begum had developed an illicit relationship his younger brother Faizul Jalam. The duo was confronted by Aziruddin on October 16, 2016, after being caught red-handed.
“On October 17, Nazima had fed him food mixed with sleeping pills. Later that night along with Faizul, she poured kerosene on his body and set him on fire while he was sleeping. A case was registered at the Kadamtala police station based on a complaint made by Shukur Ali, father of deceased,” the public prosecutor said.
The case was investigated by the police and a chargesheet was submitted in due time.
“During trials, the Court recorded 13 witnesses, including the son of the victim and accused person. After hearing the case and going through all the evidence, the court pronounced them guilty on Thursday,” he added.
The accused are residents of Madhya Rajnagar at Kadamtala in North Tripura.
On Thursday, the court sentenced them to death.