An advocate was murdered on Saturday at the JMFC court premises in Hosapete, Vijayanagara district, in broad daylight. The victim has been identified as Tarihalli Venkatesh, age 48.
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As per the witnesses in the court, the advocate was doing his routine work while sitting on a chair when he was attacked by his relative, Manoj (21) with a sickle. The advocate collapsed and died on the spot after being hit by Manoj.
The incident triggered fear among the people in the court and a large number of people gathered within a few minutes. The police arrested the suspect and after dispersing the crowd and sent the body for a post-mortem examination.
It was said that family conflict was the reason behind the attack.
Manoj is a relative and neighbor of Tarihalli Venkatesh. The deceased has a wife, three daughters, and a son.
What is the punishment for murder under India’s Penal Code?
The punishment for murder under India’s Penal Code is life imprisonment or death and the person is also liable to a fine.