Court pronounced Sangma guilty for the murder of another Sangma ten years ago

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 4, 2022

After more than ten years, the family members of Persist Ch Sangma finally got justice on Thursday with the pronouncement of verdict by the Addl. District & Session Judge, District Council West Garo Hills, Tura.

The court convicted Tengsal D. Sangma for murder of Persist Ch Sangma and sentenced him life imprisonment and fine of Rs 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only).

According to police on 29th March 2012, an information was received at Tura PS that Tengsal D. Sangma had assaulted  Pringchi D. Sangma, her husband (L) Persist Ch. Sangma and her brother-in-law Najib Sangma at around 07:00 pm at Elysian Restaurant, Tura Bazar.

While (L) Persist Ch. Sangma was trying to protect Pringchi D. Sangma, Tengsil D. Sangma stabbed him on the chest with a long knife.

The injured (L) Persist Ch. Sangma was immediately rushed to Tura Civil Hospital but he was declared brought dead.

On receipt of information, a case was registered vide Tura Ps Case No. 60 (03) 2012 u/s 302 IPC and investigation was entrusted to UBSI Bishnu Thapa. The investigation was done meticulously and the chargesheet was submitted on 5th June 2012.