Death Sentence for Man Convicted of Family Murders in West Bengal
In a shocking case from West Bengal, a man has been sentenced to death for the brutal murders of his family members, including his parents and sister. The crime, rooted in a property dispute, took place in February 2021. The court's decision highlights the severity of the offense, as the perpetrator was found guilty of incapacitating and strangling his relatives. This case has drawn significant attention due to its gruesome nature and the implications of familial violence. Discover the details of this harrowing incident and the court's ruling.
| May 18, 2025, 10:50 IST
Court Delivers Harsh Sentence in Malda District
A court in Malda district, West Bengal, has sentenced a man to death for the brutal murders of his parents, sister, and grandmother. The verdict was announced on Saturday.
The horrific crime occurred on February 28, 2021, in the 16 Mile area of the Kaliachak police station jurisdiction, stemming from a property dispute. District Sessions Judge Subhayu Banerjee found Mohammad Asif guilty under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and imposed the death penalty.
Asif had incapacitated his father, Javed Ali (53), mother, Ira Bibi (36), sister, Reema Khatun (16), and grandmother, Noor Beowa (72), before strangling each of them to death.