In a significant ruling, the Nawada Civil Court has handed down life imprisonment to five individuals in connection with a 21-year-old murder case that dates back to 2005. The incident, which took place in Mohammadpur village under Hisua police station’s jurisdiction, involved the fatal shooting of Rakesh Kumar following a dispute over a street and drainage matter. The court, presided over by Upendra Kumar, delivered the judgment on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for Hisua P.S. Case No. 39/05.
The convicted individuals, namely Shashibhushan Sharma, Arun Singh, Aniruddh Singh alias Tuntun, Anil Singh, and Vipin Singh alias Kunal, were found guilty of the crime and have been sentenced to life imprisonment under Sections 302/34 of the IPC along with a fine of Rs 20,000 each. They also face an additional 3 years’ imprisonment under Section 27 of the Arms Act and a fine of Rs 5,000 each, with further penalties in case of non-payment.
The prosecution, led by Assistant Public Prosecutor Deepak Kumar and Assistant Prosecutor Navneet Kumar, effectively presented the case, resulting in the convictions. This verdict signifies the end of a prolonged legal battle, emphasizing that justice, although delayed, prevails, and serves as a stern warning against violent acts stemming from local disputes.
Earlier, on January 31, a district court in Darbhanga sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for the Patori massacre of August 8, 1994, which led to two fatalities and eight injuries. The people of Darbhanga still vividly remember the tragic incident even after 31 years, highlighting the repercussions of a conflict between neighbors over a land dispute that spiraled into a violent confrontation.
