Raiganj, Oct. 12 -- Soumayan Ghosh, a former SFI leader and resident of Ukilpara in Raiganj, North Dinajpur, has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for the murder of a student of Raiganj College (University) nearly three decades ago. Rohan Sinha, Additional Sessions Judge of Raiganj district court, pronounced the sentence on Monday.
Samir Debnath (17), a resident of Raypur in Raiganj, went to Raiganj College on July 31, 1996, to check his Higher Secondary examination results. During an alleged firing incident targeting a Chhatra Parishad member, a bullet fired by Ghosh reportedly struck Debnath in the head. The student died on the spot.
Following the incident, a murder case was registered at Raiganj Police Station. After a prolonged legal battle spanning nearly 30 years, the court found Ghosh guilty on Friday and pronounced the sentence on Monday.
Subrata Dey, government pleader at Raiganj district court, said: "After prolonged hearings and examination of witnesses, the court found him guilty and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment."
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