Archive · 21 May 2025
Man Gets Life Sentence for 2022 Murder in Araria Village
A man named Baiju Murmu was found guilty of killing a woman named Sakunia Devi.
The judge sentenced him to spend the rest of his life in prison.
The crime happened in a village, and he used a gun that he wasn't supposed to have.
The police investigated after the woman's son reported the crime.
The court also gave him extra time in jail and a fine because he used an illegal weapon.
The court decided both sentences will be served at the same time.
Baiju Murmu was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Sakunia Devi.
The crime occurred on October 21, 2022, in Lahtora village.
Murmu used an unlicensed firearm to commit the murder.
The case was based on an FIR filed by the victim's son, Arbind Kumar.
In addition to the life sentence, Murmu received further jail time and a fine.
- Who
- Baiju Murmu was convicted of murdering Sakunia Devi.
- What
- Baiju Murmu was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Sakunia Devi.
- When
- The crime occurred on October 21, 2022, and the sentencing happened on Wednesday.
- Where
- Lahtora village, under the Araria police station area.
- Why
- Murmu murdered Sakunia Devi using an unlicensed firearm.
Those in Favor
Those Against
Firearm Laws
Those in Favor
Stricter laws should be implemented for unlicensed firearms.
Those Against
Existing laws are sufficient.
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Victim
- Sakunia Devi
- Date of Crime
- October 21, 2022
- FIR Filed by
- Arbind Kumar
- Location
- Lahtora village
- Weapon Used
- Unlicensed firearm
- Fine
- Rs 15,000