BUXAR, April 22 -- A local court on Tuesday sentenced an accused teacher Dwarika Pandey to life imprisonment in the sensational murder that took place on the day of Holi in 2024.

Additional and district sessions Judge II Manish Kumar Shukla also imposed a fine of Rs.1 lakh on the convict; failure to furnish the fine will result in six additional months of imprisonment. This decision brings relief to the victim's family, who had been waiting for justice for nearly two years.

Additional Public Prosecutor Vinod Kumar Singh stated that the case was heard under a speedy trial. Based on the testimony of eight witnesses and the evidence presented, the court found the accused guilty of murder.

The incident occurred on March 26, 2024, whe...