Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Bareilly Court Gives Life Sentence for Killing Brother-in-Law
A court in Bareilly sentenced Said Khan to life in prison for killing his brother-in-law, Zakir Ahmed.
Police said Zakir had married Khan’s sister, Baby, about 15 years earlier.
Her family reportedly did not approve of the marriage.
Police said Khan remained unhappy about it and had a strained relationship with Zakir.
The prosecution said Khan attacked Zakir with a knife at home on May 5, 2024.
Zakir was taken to a hospital but later died.
The court also gave Khan five years for an Arms Act offense.
He must pay fines totaling Rs 30,000 or serve two additional months in prison.
A Bareilly court sentenced Said Khan to life imprisonment for killing his brother-in-law, Zakir Ahmed.
Police said Khan opposed his sister Baby’s marriage to Zakir, which took place about 15 years ago against her family’s wishes.
The prosecution alleged Khan attacked Zakir with a knife at home on May 5, 2024.
Zakir died in hospital from injuries sustained in the attack, according to police.
Khan also received five years under the Arms Act and fines totaling Rs 30,000.
- Who
- Said Khan was convicted of killing his brother-in-law, Zakir Ahmed.
- What
- Khan was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and five years under the Arms Act.
- When
- The attack occurred on May 5, 2024; the court announced the sentence on September 3.
- Where
- The case was heard in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and the attack allegedly occurred at Khan’s home.
- Why
- Police and the prosecution said Khan resented his sister Baby’s love marriage to Zakir.
- Accused
- Said Khan, son of Rais Mian Khan
- Victim
- Zakir Ahmed
- Main sentence
- Life imprisonment for murder
- Additional sentence
- Five years’ imprisonment under the Arms Act
- Total fine
- Rs 30,000
- Murder case
- Registered under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code
- Prosecution evidence
- Eight witnesses were produced before the court
- Fine default
- Two additional months’ imprisonment if the fine is not paid