Allahabad HC sets aside death sentence to convict in murders of NIA officer, wife, orders his release
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Allahabad High Court set aside the death sentence of Raiyyan in the 2016 murders of NIA officer Mohammad Tanzil and his wife Farzana. Justice Siddharth found the prosecution case full of doubts and unexplained witness conduct. Raiyyan, arrested in 2016, was acquitted of all charges and ordered released immediately. Co-accused Munir died in jail during incarceration.
Key Entities
Allahabad High CourtMohammad TanzilRaiyyanMunirJustice SiddharthNational Investigation AgencyBijnorApril 2-3, 2016