Six sentenced to life in Binod Shahi murder case
Summary
Six individuals have been sentenced to life imprisonment in the murder case of 15-year-old Binod Shahi from Achham, linked to post-election political tensions in 2022.
Key Points
- Six people were sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court Dipayal in the Binod Shahi murder case.
- The High Court overturned the earlier acquittals and reduced sentences given by the District Court of Achham.
- The convicted include Sajjan Shahi, the Nepali Congress Panchdewal Binayak municipal president.
- The murder occurred amid political clashes between Nepali Congress and CPN-UML supporters after the 2022 local elections.
