Life Imprisonment for Arsonist in Bihar: Court Sends Strong Message

• A court in Bagaha, Bihar, sentenced Azhar Mian to life imprisonment for attempting to burn a woman and her three children alive.
• The incident occurred on May 23, 2024, in Khiriya Machhargaon, where a thatched hut was set on fire with petrol.
• The woman, Gudia Khatoon, and her three children suffered severe burns; two-year-old Husn Ara tragically died during treatment.
• The court emphasized the need for a strong message to society, stating that such criminals should remain in jail for life.
• Azhar Mian received rigorous life imprisonment and a 50,000 rupee fine for murder conspiracy, plus 10 years and a 10,000 rupee fine for attempted murder conspiracy.

Why It Matters: Bihar court delivers life sentence in horrific arson case, stressing severe punishment for heinous crimes.