Five sentenced to life for murder over black magic suspicions in Jharsuguda

Five sentenced to life for murder over black magic suspicions in Jharsuguda

Bhubaneswar, April 26: A Jharsuguda court has sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a woman suspected of being under the influence of black magic. The verdict was delivered by Additional District Judge Subash Chandra Dhal, who also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on each convict. In default of payment, each will serve an additional six months in prison.The convicted individuals are Santoshini Jayapuria, Soudamini Jay…

5 Get Life Term For Murder Of Teen During Witchcraft Rituals In Odisha’s Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda: The Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ) Court in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district on Friday sentenced five persons to life imprisonment in connection with the death of a 17-year-old college girl in 2017. The five convicts are Saudamini Jaipuria, Santosini Jaipuria, Nabin Bhoi, Sahadev Jaipuria and Akshay Jaipuria. The court, however, acquitted the deceased girl’s parents – Gopal Jaipuria and Asha Jaipuri – due to lack of evidenc…

Five get life imprisonment over death of college girl in Odisha's Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda: A local court in Odisha's Jharsuguda district today sentenced five people to life imprisonment in connection with the death of a college girl during a bizarre ritual in 2017. The incident took place on March 2, 2017, in Bijapali village under Rengali police limits. The victim, a college student named Sanjukta Jayapuria, was unwell when the accused allegedly performed a superstitious ritual on her. She died on the spot during the act.…