Doctor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Attempted Murder of Nurse
A Special Court in Madhya Pradesh has sentenced a doctor, Sandeep Soni, to life imprisonment for attempting to murder a nurse, Madhuri Chaudhary, in 2024. Soni had shot at Chaudhary in broad daylight at Russel Chowk, leaving her with severe injuries. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 6,000 on Soni.
Key Takeaways:
- The incident occurred on February 7, 2024, at around 9 am, when Soni shot at Chaudhary in front of Hotel Samdadia Inn.
- Chaudhary worked as a nurse in Jabalpur Hospital, while Soni was a doctor in Shriram Hospital, Katni.
- The two had a previous relationship, and Soni had helped Chaudhary financially when her father was ill.
- However, when Chaudhary refused Soni's marriage proposal, he became angry and started harassing her.
- Soni's threatening behavior continued even after Chaudhary changed jobs and moved to Jabalpur Hospital, where he eventually found her.
- On the day of the incident, Soni threatened Chaudhary to kill her, which prompted her to go on foot home from the hospital, only to be shot at by Soni.
- Chaudhary suffered severe injuries, including the bullet stuck in her spine and the removal of her large intestine through surgery.
- Special Public Prosecutor Navita Pillai presented the case on behalf of the prosecution.
- The court convicted Soni and sentenced him to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 6,000.
Statistics:
- The incident occurred on February 7, 2024.
- Chaudhary was shot by Soni at around 9 am in front of Hotel Samdadia Inn.
- Chaudhary suffered a bullet wound in the left rib and the bullet is still stuck in her spine.
- The lower part of Chaudhary's body is not working due to the injuries.
- Soni was sentenced to life imprisonment by the court.
Sources:
- The court of Special Judge Girish Dixit
- The Hitavada, distributed by Contify.com