Life Imprisonment for Jharkhand Murder Convict

Md Javed, a resident of Potka, Jharkhand, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a West Singhbhum district court for the murder of Raju Mukhi in 2020. He was fined Rs 15,000. The attack occurred after a minor dispute, and the victim died en route to the hospital.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chaibasa | Updated: 09-02-2026 21:42 IST | Created: 09-02-2026 21:42 IST
Life Imprisonment for Jharkhand Murder Convict
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In a significant legal development, a court in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has handed a life sentence to Md Javed for murder. Javed, a Potka resident, was convicted for killing Raju Mukhi in 2020.

The Principal District and Sessions Judge also imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 on Javed. The incident, stemming from a trivial disagreement, saw Javed attack Mukhi with a stone on July 19, leading to Mukhi's death while being transported to a hospital.

This verdict closes a case marked by a senseless act of violence, highlighting the need for conflict resolution and peace in communities.

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