New Delhi: In the case of the murder of Thakur Das, whose throat was slit with a knife during Holika Puja in Delhi’s Seemapuri area, the Karkardooma Court has sentenced convict Ranjit to life imprisonment. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on him. If he fails to deposit the fine, he will have to undergo an additional two months of simple imprisonment. The verdict, delivered about one and a half years after the incident, has raised hope of justice for the deceased’s family.
The case relates to March 13, 2025. Around 5 pm that day, Thakur Das was returning home with his wife Poonam after shopping for Holi. Near the Jain temple on Kabristan Road, accused Ranjit stopped him, abused him and threatened to kill him. Around 10 to 10:30 pm, the couple reached near the same temple for Holika Puja. Poonam was performing the puja, while Thakur Das was sitting on nearby steps.
At that moment, Ranjit came and sat near him and suddenly took out a knife from his pocket and attacked his neck. Critically injured Thakur Das was taken to GTB Hospital, where he died during treatment.
Forensic examination proved important in the case. The FSL report confirmed that the accused’s fingerprints were found at the scene. Police had filed the chargesheet about two months after the incident. The court has also referred the matter to the District Legal Services Authority to consider assistance for the dependents of the deceased under the victim compensation scheme. The deceased’s wife and three minor children have already been given Rs 50,000 as interim compensation.
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