District and Sessions Judge Court of Sepahijala district has awarded a man with three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and fined Rs 50,000.
The ruling comes after an incident on June 27, 2020, where Kanai Debnath allegedly assaulted Debbrata Sharma, a minor over a dispute regarding access to drinking water.
Reports indicate that Debbrata Sharma, the son of Monika Sharma was fetching water from a supply point in front of their Kumaria Kocha village residence located under the jurisdiction of Melaghar police station around noon on the fateful day. Eyewitnesses claim that Debnath forcefully lifted the minor boy onto his shoulders and callously hurled him onto the road. This brutal act resulted in a severe shoulder injury with Debbrata's bone being fractured.
In the aftermath, the injured boy was urgently transported to the Primary Health Center at Bairagi Bazar. Due to the gravity of his condition he was subsequently admitted to GB Hospital in Agartala for specialized treatment. Debbrata's rehabilitation has been ongoing at the hospital for an extended period.
Shockingly, neither Kanai Debnath nor any of his family members extended any form of assistance or support to the victim during this arduous period. In light of this Monika Sharma, the mother of Debbrata initiated legal proceedings on July 22. After an extensive legal process, the case reached its culmination in the District and Sessions Judge Court of Sepahijala district.
Presiding Judge Subhradeep Saha, after careful consideration, pronounced the verdict, finding Kanai Debnath guilty of the assault. In addition to the three-year imprisonment term and Rs 50,000 fine the accused has been ordered an additional six months of imprisonment without labor if nonpayment.
New Urban Community Health Centre to reduce patients rush in GBP Hospital: CM Dr Manik Saha
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday laid foundation stone of 50-bed Urban Community Health Center here at Agartala and said that the present government is working diligently to improve health infrastructure and services in the state.
Govt determined to develop sports infrastructure in Tripura: CM Dr Manik Saha
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday inaugurated football turf, athletics track and hockey ground here at Agartala Dasarath Deb Sports Complex at Badharghat and said that the government is determined to develop facilities and platform for sports persons in the state.
Mistake that benefits no one: World leaders react to Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'
As US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," the world reacted sharply against the decision, with some calling it a "mistake that benefits no one" while others called it a violation of Washington's obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Indian pharmaceutical exports get reprieve from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Because of the importance of India’s pharmaceuticals to US healthcare, those exports will get a reprieve from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to the White House.
India stands less impacted by Trump tariffs than global peers: Industry
As US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including India, industry experts said on Thursday that it appears India's export competitiveness to the US market stands far less impacted on a relative basis compared to global peers.
IAF pilot killed, another critical as Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Gujarat
An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot lost his life, while another sustained critical injuries after their two-seater Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Gujarat's Jamnagar Airfield, the IAF confirmed on Thursday.
PM Modi emplanes for Thailand; to attend BIMSTEC summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with his visit also set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok.
Bhavan’s Little Learners celebrate annual programme
The Bhavan’s Little Learners, Bordowali celebrated annual programme and organised prize distribution ceremony here at Agartala Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan on Wednesday.