Stepmother and Lover Sentenced to Life for Tragic Crime

A court sentenced a woman and her lover to life imprisonment for murdering her five-year-old stepson. The child witnessed them in a compromising situation, leading to the crime. The duo was also fined and faced charges of murder, evidence tampering, and common intention.

A court has handed down life sentences to a woman and her lover for the murder of her five-year-old stepson, with additional fines imposed on each convict.

The district police reported that the heinous crime stemmed from the child catching the pair in a compromising position, triggering their fatal response.

Following the father's complaint, charges were filed under multiple sections, including murder and evidence concealment. A charge sheet was submitted in March 2020, leading to the arrests and subsequent sentencing.

(With inputs from agencies.)