EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Dec 17: A Division Bench of J&K High Court dismissed the application filed by CRPF jawan seeking suspension of life imprisonment for killing an Inspector and two others in CM’s residence.
According to the prosecution case, on April 3, 2006, accused CRPF constable namely Anand Kumar Singh, son of Ram Naresh Singh of Bihar shot dead Inspector Mohan Shyam from his Insas Rifle over an old enmity at Chief Minister’s residence at Wazarat Road. He also killed two Havaldars namely Joginder Jha and H N Pandey when they tried to nab the accused jawan.
Accordingly, a case was registered at Peer Mitha Police Station under Section 302 RPC and 30 Arms Act. During the course of investigation, the accused CRPF jawan was arrested and on his disclosure weapon of offence and other ammunition, which was issued in his favour by the CRPF, was recovered.
After completion of investigation, police presented challan in the court of law. Trial Court convicted the accused Anand Kumar Singh and awarded life-imprisonment.
DB observed that prayer made in the present application is for suspension of sentence of the applicant/appellant who has been convicted to undergo life imprisonment after conviction in FIR No. 18/2006, registered at Police Station Peer Mitha, under sections 302 RPC & 30 Arms Act.
DB after hearing AAG Aseem Sawhney for the J&K observed that it is a case in which the applicant/appellant had been convicted for killing his colleagues namely Inspector Shyam, No. 891320177, Havaldar Joginder Jha, No. 860230071 and Havaldar H.N. Panday, No. 830762272, when he was on duty as CRPF security personnel at the house of the then Chief Minister of the then State of Jammu and Kashmir.
DB after hearing both the sides observed that it is not a fit case for suspension of sentence, at this stage. The application is accordingly, dismissed. (JNF) |
