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Harsh firing took its toll, BJP MLA Raju Singh gets 4 years jail in case of female doctor’s death; Legislation is certain

By Samira Vishwas

Raju Kumar Singh Sentence: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has sentenced Bihar MLA Raju Kumar Singh to 4 years imprisonment in the case of death by firing during New Year party celebrations on December 31, 2018. Besides, the court has also ordered a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the husband of the deceased woman.

In such a situation, his loss of legislative power is considered certain. Earlier on Friday, the court had reserved its decision on the punishment period after hearing the arguments of both the parties.

The court had convicted MLA Raju Kumar Singh under Section 304 Part 2 of the IPC and 30 Arms Act. On December 31, 2018, during the New Year party, a female doctor, Archana Gupta, was shot dead at the farmhouse of Bihar MLA Raju Singh in Basant Kunj, Delhi.

Two other accused including wife acquitted

Last month, Rouse Avenue Court had convicted Raju Kumar Singh under various sections. The court held that firing from a licensed pistol in a crowded place was an act in which the accused had full knowledge of the possibility of death. But, on the basis of lack of sufficient evidence, the court had acquitted his wife Renu Singh and two other co-accused, Rana Rajesh Singh and Ramendra Singh, giving them the benefit of doubt.

Many criminal cases registered against MLA

During the hearing on Friday, the probation officer presented his report before the court. It was told in the report that a case of murder is also registered against Raju Kumar Singh in Bihar, in which he has got bail from Patna High Court. On this, the lawyer appearing on behalf of the MLA appealed to the court to show leniency.

The defense lawyer told the court that there are many criminal cases registered against him, but till now he has not been convicted in any case. The lawyer described it as a case filed by political opponents.

The defense side gave this argument

The defense told during the hearing that the deceased Dr. Archana Gupta was like a sister-in-law to his family. His wife was also present on the dance floor at the time of the incident. The lawyer said the incident was a personal tragedy for the entire family. Raju Singh has also been in jail for about two months and during the entire trial he never tried to put any pressure or influence the victim’s family.

What is the whole matter?

This matter is of the night of 31 December 2018. The New Year was being celebrated in a farmhouse located in Vasant Kunj area of ​​the national capital Delhi. It is alleged that during this time, heavy firing was done from a licensed pistol. In this, architect Dr. Archana Gupta was hit by a bullet. He died during treatment.

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After this, a case was registered against the MLA in Fatehpur Beri police station. Delhi Police had arrested MLA Raju Singh and other accused during the investigation.

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