Nine convicted to life imprisonment in Botad former deputy sarpanch murder case

The Second Additional and Special Atrocity Court of Botad has sentenced nine accused to life imprisonment in the murder case of Manjibhai Jethabhai Solanki, the former deputy sarpanch of Jaliya village. According to a report by Sandesh, the murder was committed due to old enmity and the victim's refusal to agree to the settlement of previous court cases.

The incident took place on 19 June, 2019. The accused had hatched a conspiracy to murder Manjibhai Solanki. During the attack, the accused rammed a Maruti Zen car into Manjibhai's motorcycle, causing him to fall. Subsequently, the accused attacked him with sticks and iron pipes. Due to this attack, Manjibhai Solanki died during medical treatment.

During the court trial, the testimonies of a total of 41 witnesses were recorded. More than 141 documentary evidences were presented by the prosecution. Based on the evidence, the court found the nine accused guilty under IPC sections 302, 120(B) and the Atrocity Act. The court has also ordered each convict to pay a fine of ₹5,000.

Following this verdict, the son of the deceased Manjibhai Solanki expressed his gratitude towards the judiciary.

Manjibhai Jethabhai Solanki had served as the former deputy sarpanch of Jaliya village in Botad district.