(MOREPIC1) Face2News/Panchkula:
Justice has been delivered in a murder case that took place around four and a half years ago in the Industrial Area of Panchkula. The Court of Additional Sessions Judge Vijayant Sehgal has sentenced the accused, Sohanpal alias Muchhad, to life imprisonment for brutally killing his friend. The court has also imposed a fine of ₹20,000, with an additional six months of rigorous imprisonment in case of non-payment.
The incident dates back to the night of September 29, 2021, when a minor argument during a drinking session turned fatal.
According to the police investigation, the accused Sohanpal and the deceased Pradeep were consuming alcohol together on the rooftop of Plot No. 120 in Phase-1, Panchkula. During this time, Pradeep complained that he was served less alcohol, which led to a heated argument that escalated into a physical altercation. In a fit of rage, Pradeep kicked Sohanpal and attempted to attack him with an iron pipe lying nearby. However, Sohanpal managed to snatch the pipe and repeatedly struck Pradeep on the head. The injuries proved fatal, and Pradeep died on the spot.
Following the incident, the then ASI Rammehar Singh, posted at Sector-19 Police Post, reached the scene, recovered the blood-soaked body, and arrested the accused. A case under Section 302 of the IPC was registered at Police Station Sector-20, Panchkula.
DCP Panchkula Srishti Gupta stated that in this 2021 case, the police presented strong scientific evidence and crucial exhibits, including the iron pipe recovered from the spot, before the court. She added that the investigation was conducted thoroughly to ensure justice for the victim’s family. The legal proceedings, which began on September 30, 2021, have culminated in the life sentence awarded to the accused. The verdict sends a strong message to society that violence and crime ultimately lead to imprisonment.