Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 24: Sub-Judge Ramnagar Raj Kumar Lalhal has awarded 3 years imprisonment to matador driver Ravi Shanker, son of Gulaboo Ram of Kirmoo Ramnagar for causing death of 16 persons by resorting to negligent driving on October 20, 2015.
After hearing APP Yuvraj Singh for the UT whereas Advocate SK Gupta for the accused person, the Sub-Judge observed, “in the light of evidence on record I am of the considered opinion that prosecution has proved that on fateful day—20-10-2015 the offending vehicle bearing registration No. JK14C-8068 was being driven by the accused rashly, negligently and dangerously ultimately which caused accident”.
“Prosecution has successfully proved the guilt of the accused for the charges leveled against him punishable under Sections 279/337/338/304-A RPC, 66/192, 24/25/184 MV Act beyond reasonable doubt. Thus challan is accepted and accused is convicted and awarded three years imprisonment”, the court said.
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