A court in Agra has delivered its verdict in a four-year-old double murder case, sentencing a man, his father, and his brother to death for the brutal killing of his wife and her cousin. Along with the death penalty, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on each of the three convicts.
The case dates back to May 27, 2022, in the Etmadpur area of Agra, where the crime was allegedly driven by suspicions of an illicit relationship. The accused, Gaurav, along with his father Madan and brother Abhishek, believed that his wife Pooja and her cousin Shivam Sisodia were involved in a relationship. Shivam, who lived nearby, frequently visited their home due to family connections.
According to the prosecution, Shivam had gone to meet Pooja on the day of the incident when the family allegedly caught them together. What followed was a violent escalation, as the accused dragged both victims out of the house and into the street. They were chased and beaten with sticks before being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon, identified as a farsa.
The assault was particularly brutal. Reports indicated that Shivam was attacked multiple times in quick succession, with severe injuries inflicted within a short span. After the attack, Pooja’s body was found lying at the doorstep of the house, while Shivam’s body was discovered on the street nearby, highlighting the public and violent nature of the crime.
Following the incident, Gaurav reportedly remained near his wife’s body, while his father and brother went to the police station and surrendered. During the investigation, police recovered the weapon used in the हत्या along with a blood-stained stick from a nearby drain.
The trial included testimonies from 14 witnesses, with crucial evidence coming from Shivam’s brother and CCTV footage that captured parts of the incident. Based on the evidence presented, the court found the three accused guilty of the murders.
The accused’s mother was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. Despite the severity of the verdict, the three convicted individuals reportedly showed no visible reaction in court. As they were escorted out, they stated that they would challenge the decision in the High Court, expressing confidence in the legal process.
The judgment brings closure to a case that shocked the local community due to its brutality and the involvement of close family members in the crime.
