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Assam Abhi Neel lynching 20 accused sentenced to life after eight year wait
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Victims family wanted death penalty, now pursue High Court
A Nagaon District and Sessions Court in Assam has sentenced 20 people to life imprisonment for the mob lynching of Nilotpal Das and Abhijit Nath. The verdict comes after an eight-year delay. While the court delivered life terms, the victims’ families are dissatisfied, saying they sought the death penalty, and are weighing further legal action, including approaching the High Court.
- 20 accused received life sentences in the Abhi Neel lynching case
- Verdict delivered by Nagaon District and Sessions Court after eight years
- Victims families are unhappy because they sought death penalty
- Further legal steps, including High Court challenge, are being considered
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