Man gets life term for wife’s murder

The Court of District and Sessions Judge Harpreet Kaur Randhawa has sentenced Mohammad Ravani, a native of Jharkhand, and currently residing in Alamgir, here, to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Shakeel Bibi. The court also imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000 on the convict.

The case was registered on May 11, 2020, at the Dehlon police station, based on a complaint by Sukharaj Singh, a resident of Dhandra village. The complainant stated that on May 7, 2020, he was going towards his fields when he noticed a woman’s body lying near a well. He informed the police about the incident.

The police registered a case against an unidentified person and initiated an investigation. During the probe, it was revealed that the accused murdered his wife due to suspicion of her having an illicit relationship. After gathering sufficient evidence, the police arrested and named the accused in the case.

The police investigation revealed that the accused killed his wife based on unfounded suspicion of infidelity. The incident highlights deep familial disputes and the accused’s state of mind.

During the court trial, the accused pleaded innocence and requested leniency. However, the prosecution presented substantial evidence and witnesses, proving that the murder was committed by the accused. After hearing arguments from both sides and examining the evidence, the court found the man guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

In its judgment, the court emphasised the importance of strict action in such heinous crimes to deter similar offences in society.