Six Men Sentenced to Six Years for Murder of Tailor in Hassan
In a significant verdict, a local court in Karnataka’s Hassan has sentenced six men to six years in prison for the brutal murder of a 42-year-old tailor in 2022. The verdict, delivered by 4th Additional District and Sessions Court judge VN Jagadish on January 20, condemned both the crime and the accused’s attempts to buy their way out of justice.
The incident occurred on January 16, 2022, when the tailor, identified as Murali, was found dead in his shop in Hassan city. The police investigation that followed led to the arrest of six men, including the main accused, who were accused of murdering Murali over a dispute related to a business deal.
According to the prosecution, Murali had refused to pay a bribe to the accused, who were trying to extort money from him. Enraged by his refusal, the accused hatched a plan to kill Murali and make it look like a robbery gone wrong.
The police investigation revealed that the accused had tried to bribe several witnesses to change their statements and pervert the course of justice. However, the court was not swayed by their attempts and convicted them of the crime.
The prosecution presented several pieces of evidence, including eyewitness accounts, forensic reports, and CCTV footage, to prove the accused’s guilt. The court also took into account the fact that the accused had attempted to bribe witnesses and tamper with evidence.
In delivering the verdict, Judge VN Jagadish said, “The accused have been found guilty of murdering Murali and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Their attempts to bribe witnesses and tamper with evidence are a serious offense and will not be tolerated.”
The sentence is a significant blow to the accused, who had been trying to avoid justice through their illegal means. The verdict is also a relief to Murali’s family, who have been seeking justice for their loved one.
The case highlights the need for strict action against those who try to subvert the law. It also underscores the importance of a fair and impartial judiciary, which must stand up to such attempts to pervert justice.
The incident is also a reminder of the need for greater vigilance against crime in Hassan city. The police must continue to work tirelessly to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
The case has also raised questions about the culture of corruption in Hassan. The fact that the accused were able to bribe witnesses and try to tamper with evidence suggests a deeper rot in the system.
The verdict is a significant step towards bringing justice to Murali’s family, but it is only the beginning. The authorities must now work to ensure that the accused serve their sentence and that the culture of corruption is eradicated.
