Life Sentences for Political Murders Shake Kerala

A CBI court sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment and four to five years for the politically charged murders of two Youth Congress workers in Kerala. The case highlights political rivalries, with convicts including CPI(M) members. The verdict has sparked mixed reactions from political and victim's families.

A landmark verdict in a politically charged murder trial has led to 10 individuals receiving life sentences, while four others, including a former MLA, have been sentenced to five years by a CBI court. The high-profile case involves the killings of Youth Congress members in Periya, Kerala.

The court found the accused guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy, underlining their connections to politically motivated violence between CPI(M) and Congress factions. CPI(M) members were among those convicted, sparking controversy and claims of innocence from party officials.

Reactions to the verdict are polarized. Victims' families seek harsher penalties, aiming for the death penalty through higher court appeals, while the CPI(M) asserts the trial is politically biased. The case reflects deep-seated political divides impacting local communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)