Life Imprisonment for Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old Cousin Over Water Dispute in Beed

• Atul Gitte received life imprisonment for strangling his 9-year-old cousin, Aniket Gitte, over a farm water supply dispute in Chandapur village, Parli taluka.
• The murder occurred on December 15, 2018, after which the body was placed in a water tank to destroy evidence.
• Three other family members (Ravi, Vaijnath, and Ashabai Gitte) were sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine for aiding in evidence destruction.
• The District and Sessions Court in Ambajogai delivered the verdict, with Additional Public Prosecutor Balasaheb Lomte presenting the prosecution's case.
• Crucial evidence included testimonies from the complainant, eyewitnesses, and medical experts, leading to convictions under IPC Sections 302 and 201.

Why It Matters: A man received life imprisonment for murdering his 9-year-old cousin over a water dispute in Beed.