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Guwahati: A court in Assam has sentenced two teachers to seven years in prison for their roles in the 2010 death of a student. The verdict concludes a lengthy legal battle regarding the death of Mousumraj Mahanta, a Class VI student at Saraswati Shiksha Niketan in Mirza.
The incident occurred after the boy allegedly failed to complete his homework. Court proceedings revealed that computer teacher Ajay Kumar Singh struck the student repeatedly on the leg with a stick. Following this initial assault, the boy was taken to the office of the then vice-principal, Prasun Goswami, where he was allegedly beaten again.
The student suffered critical injuries during the encounter and was transported to a hospital in Guwahati. He died on June 7, 2010, several days after the incident. A case was subsequently registered at the Palashbari Police Station, leading to years of trials involving witness testimonies and the review of evidence.
The court found both men guilty and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on each convict. Despite the sentencing, the victim's family remains deeply unhappy with the outcome. Family members argued for harsher penalties, stating, "The judgment has not fully satisfied the victim's family." They have called for life imprisonment or capital punishment and are seeking the closure of the school along with financial compensation.
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