Nagaon: The trial in the widely followed Abhi-Nil murder case is approaching its final stage (Abhi-Nil Lynching Case). As the proceedings move closer to conclusion, disturbing details surrounding the killing of Abhijit Nath and Nilotpal Das have resurfaced in court.
The incident occurred nearly eight years ago at Dokmoka in Karbi Anglong district. During the ongoing hearing, the post-mortem report was placed before the court, revealing clear evidence of repeated assault on the bodies of the two victims.
Out of the total 48 accused in the case, three were declared juveniles. Consequently, the trial is currently being conducted against 45 accused in the Court of the District and Sessions Judge, Nagaon.
The process of recording witness testimonies, examining the accused, and presenting arguments by the counsel representing the victims has already been completed. From Thursday, the defence began presenting its arguments before the court.
Senior advocate of the Gauhati High Court, Manas Sarania, appearing for the defence, stated before the media that there was insufficient material evidence to invoke charges of murder in the case. The defence has sought acquittal of all the accused.
However, Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar asserted that it has been established during the trial that Abhijit Nath and Nilotpal Das were brutally beaten to death. The fathers of the two victims also maintained that the post-mortem findings clearly confirmed that their sons were mercilessly assaulted and killed.
With the defence arguments now underway, the court is expected to deliver its final verdict after the next hearing.
Abhi–Nil Lynching Case Nears Verdict: Prosecution Arguments Conclude, Judgment Expected in April