In a significant ruling in Osia tehsil of Jodhpur, a special court designated for cases concerning Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC-ST) sentenced 16 individuals to seven years of imprisonment for their involvement in a violent incident that took place 13 years ago. However, in a dramatic turn of events, all 16 defendants managed to evade custody immediately after the verdict was delivered. This incident has raised serious concerns regarding court security and the management of such high-profile cases.
Digital Desk, New Delhi. The SC-ST special court handed down a seven-year prison sentence to a group of 16 individuals in a case that has lingered in the judicial system for over a decade. Shortly after the announcement of the sentence, the defendants made a swift exit from the court premises, highlighting potential lapses in security protocols during serious legal proceedings.
The case is rooted in an incident from Osia tehsil in Jodhpur, where a violent outbreak occurred on the afternoon of September 26. Disturbingly, the police reportedly suppressed details of the incident for six days before any substantial action was taken. Despite the passage of more than a week since the event, law enforcement authorities have yet to apprehend any of the fleeing defendants, raising questions about their effectiveness in handling such cases.
Fleeing the Scene: A Breakdown of Events
The SC-ST court’s ruling against the 16 defendants pertains to an incident of attack and arson that occurred in Osia tehsil. Following the court’s decision, the presiding magistrate instructed the Challani Guard to detain the accused. Unfortunately, by the time the guards arrived to enforce the order, all accused had already fled the courthouse, raising serious concerns about the adequacy of security measures during such critical moments.
Legal Actions Following the Escape
In the wake of the defendants’ dramatic escape, a formal complaint has been lodged at the Uday Mandir police station by Sanjay Purohit, a court reader who witnessed the events unfold. Interestingly, the police report released following the incident did not include any mention of this escape, which could potentially indicate a lack of transparency in the handling of this high-profile case.
Context: Understanding the Case
The case, which dates back 13 years, revolves around a violent confrontation involving gunfire and assaults in Padasala village, located in Osia tehsil. Initially, the police had filed charges against 19 individuals in connection with the incident. Tragically, three people lost their lives during the court proceedings in previous years. Ultimately, the SC-ST Special Court sentenced 16 of these defendants to seven years in prison, only for them to escape upon hearing their fate.
