Quepem local gets lifer for murder
MARGAO: The Principal District Sessions Judge, Desmond D'Costa sentenced one Nazir Mehboob Pattenawar, a resident of Sirvoi-Quepem, to life imprisonment, holding him guilty of murdering one Shanul Sharif (38), a resident of Kepem and a native of Belgaum
The case of murder dates back to May 5, 2015, when Nazir murdered Shanul with a 'danda.' Shanul was killed on the spot. The motive was attributed to be an argument over some money matter.
The accused struck Shanul with a danda on his head and buried the body that same night. The matter came to light when the leg of the deceased was spotted protruding out of the ground. The body was later exhumed from the spot and a case of murder and destruction of evidence was registered based on the complaint lodged by a relative of Shanul, one Mushtaq.
The accused was traced based on information by witnesses who were present during the altercation between the duo. The case was chargesheeted on July 18, 2015.
The prosecution led by Public Prosecutor Sarojini Sardinha examined 14 witnesses. Praveen Gawas was the investigating officer.
