SRINAGAR: The Court of Additional Sessions Judge in Handwara delivered a pivotal judgment on Thursday in case FIR No 128/2009 under sections 147, 149, 323, 302 RPC of PS Handwara.
A spokesman of the prosecution said the verdict led to the conviction of nine accused persons, affirming the steadfast commitment to justice and the rule of law.
Life imprisonment has been granted to the accused persons Bashir Ahmad Mir, son of Gani Mir, Habibullah Mir, son of Gani Mir, and Manzoor Beigh, son of Hamza Beigh, all residents of Wadder Bala Handwara.
Three years imprisonment for offences under 147, 148, 323, 302 RPC has been given to Mst Raja, wife of Manzur Beigh, and Mst Fehmeda, wife of Habib Mir, both residents of Waddar Bala Handwara.
Two years imprisonment for offences under 147, 149, 323 RPC has been imposed on Gh Rasool Mir, son of Gani Mir, Habib Beigh, son of Hamza Beigh, Mohd Afzal Beigh, son of Manzur Ahmad Beigh, and Mst Mala, wife of Ghulam Rasool Mir, all residents of Waddar Bala Handwara.
The deceased accused Hamza Beigh, son of Sultan Beigh, has posthumously been charged with offences under Section 147, 149 of the RPC.
The accused individuals were found guilty of offences including rioting, unlawful assembly, causing hurt, and the grave charge of murder under the RPC.
