ALWAR: An Additional District and Sessions Court in Bharatpur has delivered its verdict in a decade-old murder and assault case involving two feuding families, convicting 23 people for their roles in a violent clash.
The judgment was pronounced on Wednesday by the court in Alwar. Of the 23 convicted, 12 were sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, while the remaining 11 were awarded seven years’ rigorous imprisonment for assault.
Additional public prosecutor Dharmendra Kumar said the case stemmed from a violent confrontation that took place on August 16, 2015, in Pipla village under the jurisdiction of Chiksana Police Station. The clash was triggered by long-standing political rivalry between the two families and escalated into gun violence.
Murder Case Details
According to the FIR filed by Dayachand, his nephew Rakesh was standing at the village bus stand when he was allegedly attacked by Saudan Singh and his relatives.
When other family members intervened, they too were assaulted. The complaint stated that Saudan Singh shot Rakesh, killing him on the spot, while several others sustained injuries.
Dayachand named 15 accused in the case. Police later filed a chargesheet against all of them. During the lengthy trial, three accused — Bhoja, Saudan Singh, and Raju — died. However, the court still held them guilty, while sentencing the remaining 12 accused to life imprisonment for murder.
Counter-Case and Assault Convictions
On the same day as the incident, a counter-FIR was filed by Shyamlal, alleging that Dayachand and his relatives had attacked his family and injured several members.
Shyamlal had named 54 people in his complaint. After investigation, police identified 11 accused. The court found all of them guilty of assault and sentenced each to seven years in prison.
Tense Courtroom Scene
Courtroom number three witnessed tense scenes as members of both families gathered in large numbers to hear the verdict. The atmosphere reflected the deep-rooted divisions and hostility that have persisted since the 2015 clash.
Officials said the ruling brings closure to one of the region’s most prolonged and bitter family disputes, marked by years of legal battles and social tension.
