By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: In the July 2024 triple murder case in Chapra, Bihar, the District and Sessions Court sentenced Roshan, also known as Sudhanshu Kumar, and Ankit Kumar to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹25,000 under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Additionally, under Section 109(1), they received a sentence of six years rigorous imprisonment along with a ₹10,000 fine. This was the first sentence pronounced in the country under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The Bihar Police Headquarters hailed the verdict as a significant achievement, honouring all team members involved in securing the conviction. On Friday, DGP Alok Raj felicitated Saran SP Kumar Ashish, along with the police officers, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) personnel, and the Public Prosecutor, at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters. DGP Alok Raj emphasised the importance of this milestone, urging the police to continue conducting speedy trials with strong evidence, calling it a moment of great pride for the Bihar Police.
Saran SP Kumar Ashish echoed these sentiments, describing the verdict as a remarkable achievement. He highlighted that the case involved a triple murder in Rasulpur, Saran, for which the entire investigation team was rewarded. Among those honoured were Advocate Surendra Nath Singh of Civil Court Saran, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Rajkumar, Police Inspectors Rakesh Kumar Singh and Ravindra Kumar, and FSL team member Ratna Rabha.
The gruesome incident occurred late at night on July 16 in Dhanadih village, under the Rasulpur police station in Saran district. Armed criminals attacked the house of Tarakeshwar Singh, stabbing the entire family while they slept on the roof. Tarakeshwar Singh and his two daughters lost their lives, while his wife Shobha Devi and another daughter, Suchika, were seriously injured. The police swiftly arrested the accused, with the prosecution presenting 12 witnesses in the 48-day trial, leading to the conviction.
Saran SP Kumar Ashish shared details of the investigation, stating, “We received information about the incident through Dial 112. Upon reaching the scene, we discovered three people had been murdered. We apprehended the accused within an hour. When caught, the accused was burning clothes, and bloodstains were found on his body. The criminals had thrown the weapon into a well to destroy evidence, but the police successfully recovered it.”
This case has set a precedent for swift and effective justice under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
