Syana Violence Verdict: Bulandshahr Court Convicts All 38 Accused; 5 Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Inspector's Murder

Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members.

Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery

The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and 19‑year‑old Sumit Kumar were fatally shot while attempting to control the mob.

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh: In the Syana violence case verdict, the ADJ-12 court sentenced 38 people seven years after the 2018 incident. Five convicts received life imprisonment for murder, while 33 others were sentenced to seven years for rioting, attempted murder, and other… pic.twitter.com/1UYplCNhzw

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Five Found Guilty of Murder, Sentenced to Life

After nearly 6 years, 7 months, and 27 days, the court convicted five individuals (Prashant Nat, Rahul, David, Lokendra Singh, and Johnny) for murder, under IPC Section 302. They were sentenced to life imprisonment.