The District and Sessions Court of Udalguri sentenced a youth to life imprisonment on June 30 for the brutal murder of his two stepbrothers. The judgment was delivered by District and Sessions Judge N Senabaya Deori.
Neeraj Sharma was convicted under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder and fined Rs 30,000. Additionally, he received a 10-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment under Section 140(1) of the BNS. The court ordered that both sentences run concurrently.
The crime occurred on December 20, 2024, when Sharma allegedly killed his two minor stepbrothers, namely Kaushik Sarmah and Gaurab Sarmah. Their bodies were discovered the following day in a forested area near Sastrapara village, along the Naika River, on the outskirts of Tangla. Police reports confirmed the victims sustained injuries from sharp weapons.
Following a complaint by the victims’ mother, Tangla Police registered a case (Tangla PS Case No. 76/2024) under Sections 103(1)/137(2) of the BNS. Sharma was arrested, and a chargesheet was filed after a thorough investigation. The prosecution presented compelling material evidence and eyewitness testimony, leading to his conviction.
The court also directed the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to provide Rs 10 lakh in compensation to the victims’ mother under Section 395 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), as per the victim compensation scheme.
