Life Imprisonment for Arunachal Pradesh Man in Machete Attack Case
Arunachal man gets life imprisonment 5 years after attempting to murder a woman
Hindustan Times
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A 28-year-old man, Riya Tabing, was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) by the Papum Pare District and Sessions Court in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, for attempting to murder a woman with a machete in January 2021. The court emphasized the premeditated nature of the attack.
- 01Riya Tabing received life imprisonment for attempted murder.
- 02The attack occurred in January 2021 in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh.
- 03The victim, Likha Nem, sustained severe injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
- 04The court found the assault to be premeditated and unprovoked.
- 05Tabing has the right to appeal the decision in the Gauhati High Court.
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On April 21, 2023, Riya Tabing, a 28-year-old man, was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) by the Papum Pare District and Sessions Court in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, for the attempted murder of Likha Nem. The incident took place on January 24, 2021, in BPL Colony, Naharlagun, where Tabing attacked Nem with a borrowed machete after anticipating her arrival to mediate a dispute. The court found the attack premeditated and unprovoked, with Tabing striking Nem repeatedly, resulting in severe injuries, including nearly severing her left hand. Medical reports confirmed multiple grievous injuries that required several surgeries. The prosecution presented strong evidence, including witness testimonies and medical reports, leading to a conviction under Indian Penal Code sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 326 (causing grievous hurt). The court dismissed the defense's self-defense claim as unfounded and noted the brutality of the attack. The survivor continues to face physical and psychological challenges from the incident, while Tabing has been informed of his right to appeal the sentence.
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This case highlights the serious consequences of violent crime in Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing the need for community awareness and legal action against such acts.
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