Murder of DYFI activist: Life sentence for eight BJP activists

THIRUVAMNANTHAPURAM: The additional sessions judge K P Indira Tuesday has awarded life sentence to eight BJP activists after they were found guilty of murdering DYFI local committee member Dilshad, a native of Palode.

Those sentenced are Gautham Kumar, Gopa Kumar, Sumesh, Sunil Kumar, Girish, Sudheesh, Rineesh Kumar and Biju, all of Palode Jawahar Colony. A fine of Rs Rs 4 lakh has been imposed on them and the amount should be handed over to Dilshad’s family.

They have been charged for murder, conspiracy, causing serious injuries etc. The accused have been shifted to the jail.

DYFI leaders Dilshad and his friend Shibu were attacked on July 28 in 2004. Dilshad, succumbed to injuries suffered in the attack. The two were attacked with swords. The statement of Shibu was crucial.

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