Odisha Man Gets 5-Year RI for Acid Attack on Woman Who Rejected Marriage Proposal

Nimapada: A local court in Nimapada has sentenced a man to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for throwing acid at a woman after she rejected his romantic and marriage proposals.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Suresh Chandra Pradhan convicted Babi alias Paramananda Sathua in connection with Balanga Police Station Case No. 108/2024.

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on April 19, 2024, when the accused allegedly entered the victim’s house and proposed love and marriage. After she refused, he threw acid on her, causing severe injuries. The victim’s mother subsequently lodged a complaint at Balanga police station.

Following an investigation, police filed a chargesheet against the accused. During the trial, Additional Public Prosecutor Rashmirekha Kar, assisted by advocates Mahendra Kumar Sahu and Ajit Mahapatra, presented the prosecution’s case.

The court sentenced Sathua to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 under Section 326(B) of the IPC. He was also sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 1,000 under Section 450 for house trespass. Failure to pay the fines will invite additional imprisonment as prescribed by the court.

Puri Police credited the coordination between the prosecution team and Balanga police for the speedy disposal of the case, highlighting the timely production of witnesses during the trial.