Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Odisha Man Sentenced for Killing 11-Year-Old
A man named Rastra Barik from Odisha was sentenced to life in prison for killing an 11-year-old boy named Rikesh Biswal.
The incident happened on 26 June, 2022, when the boy was playing on the village road.
Rastra Barik attacked the boy, causing severe injuries.
The boy was taken to the hospital but did not survive.
The court found Rastra Barik guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment with a fine of Rs 25,000.
The police and prosecution worked hard to gather evidence and ensure justice was served.
Rastra Barik was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 11-year-old Rikesh Biswal.
The incident occurred on 26 June, 2022, in Kendmundi village, Odisha.
The victim was playing on the village road when the accused assaulted him.
The victim was taken to VIMSAR, Burla, for treatment but succumbed to his injuries.
The prosecution presented 26 witnesses, 18 documents, and 4 material objects during the trial.
- Who
- Rastra Barik (convict), Rikesh Biswal (victim)
- What
- Murder of an 11-year-old boy
- When
- 26 June, 2022
- Where
- Kendmundi village, Sohela police station, Bargarh district, Odisha
- Why
- The convict assaulted the victim, leading to fatal injuries
- Convict
- Rastra Barik
- Victim
- Rikesh Biswal
- Location
- Kendmundi village, Sohela police station, Bargarh district, Odisha
- Date of Incident
- 26 June, 2022
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment with a fine of Rs 25,000
- Legal Provisions
- Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Prosecution Evidence
- 26 witnesses, 18 documents, 4 material objects