Lifer for man convicted of killing wife
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 07 2022:
Session Judge Bishnupur W Tonen has sentenced murder convict Khwairakpam Sanatomba to rigorous life imprisonment for 'murdering his wife' on May 8, 2012 at Ngaikhong Khullen under Bishnupur police station, today.
Khwairakpam Sanatomba @ Sanamatum (50), of Ngaikhong Khullen Mayai Leikai was convicted by the same Court on August 30 .
He was produced before the Court from Manipur Central Jail at Sajiwa to announce the quantum of punishment.
During the sentence hearing, the Court heard the submission of APP L Danny Meetei and defence counsel at length before giving its judgment.
APP L Danny Meetei submitted that the offence was very serious and hence maximum punishment and maximum fine must be awarded to the convict.
The defence counsel, on the other hand, submitted that the convict has one son, one daughter and an aged mother who depend on him and prayed for minimum punishment.
After hearing the APP as well the defence counsel, the Court sentenced the convict to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life and imposed a fine of Rs.5,000 .
The Court also directed the Superintendent of Manipur Central Jail to provide medical aid to the convict occasionally.
The trial was on against the convict after his brother in law lodged a complaint to police.