Appeal Filed Against Death Sentence; Government Seeks Confirmation
Key Points:
- High Court hears appeal against death sentence in Kadma murder case.
- Incident involved the brutal killing of four individuals in April 2021.
- Court reserves its verdict after hearing arguments from both sides.
JAMSHEDPUR – The Jharkhand High Court has reserved its decision on the appeal filed by Deepak Kumar, sentenced to death for the gruesome 2021 murder of his wife, two daughters, and a tutor in Jamshedpur’s Kadma area. The bench of Justices Rangan Mukhopadhyay and Arun Kumar Rai also heard the state government’s appeal seeking confirmation of the death penalty.
Background of the Case
The horrific crime came to light on April 12, 2021, when police recovered four bodies from quarters at Tista Road in Kadma. The victims were identified as Deepak Kumar’s wife Beena Kumari, daughters Diya Kumari and Sandhi Kumari, and tutor Rinki Ghosh. Following the murders, Deepak fled, initially traveling to Rourkela on a motorcycle and later booking a cab to Dhanbad. Police apprehended him while withdrawing money from an ATM in Dhanbad.
Legal Proceedings
The lower court in Jamshedpur convicted Deepak Kumar on April 6, 2023, and sentenced him to death. The prosecution presented testimony from 25 witnesses to build its case. The High Court is now examining the validity of the appeal and the state’s plea for confirming the death sentence.
Decision Awaited
The High Court reserved its judgment after concluding arguments. The verdict will determine whether the death penalty imposed by the lower court stands or is modified.
