“Dumka murder case: Stalker Shahrukh Hussain and aide Nayeem Ansari awarded life sentences for setting 15-year-old Ankita on fire”, Opindia, March 29, 2024:
“Shahrukh Hussain and Nayeem Ansari, also known as Chotu were sentenced to life in prison by a court in the Dumka district of Jharkhand on 28th March (Thursday) for setting Ankita Singh on fire in her sleep. The incident which resulted in the death of the victim happened in the year 2022. According to reports, Shahrukh Hussain was infuriated because the deceased ignored his advances, which is why he along with his aide, burnt her alive.
The accused were also directed to pay a penalty of Rs 1.05 lakh which will be handed over to the deceased’s father, according to public prosecutor Champa Kumar.
The sentence was handed out by Additional District Judge/Special Judge Ramesh Chandra of POCSO, Dumka. After hearing arguments from both parties, the case’s hearing ended on 19th March and the order was reserved…..”
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