Killer father gets life sentence
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 30 2020:
RK Memcha Devi, Session Judge, Imphal West today awarded life sentence to 67 year old Sanasam Ranjit for stabbing and killing his own son with a kitchen knife in the evening of November 25, 2015, at Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai.
Sanasam Ranjit 67 s/o (L) Jadu of Sagolband Nepra Menjor leikai was convicted by the same Court on January 28 and the Court had fixed today for the sentence hearing.
The convicted father was produced from Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa for the sentence hearing and during the proceeding, the APP of the State reasoned that Ranjit committed a serious offence by killing his own son and as such prayed for sentencing him to life, along with fine.
On the other hand, the defence counsel of the convict contended that Ranjit is 67 years old and has no past criminal records.
He is not involved in any criminal activities inside the jail, the counsel informed, praying for the minimum sentence.
After hearing the submissions of both sides and going through the case records, the Court sentenced Ranjit to life in jail.
The Court further slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 upon the convict.
On the other hand, the Court recommended compensation, under Manipur Victim Compensation Scheme 2019, to be provided to the widow/ family of the victim.