Father Sentenced to Life for Drowning Son: A Tragic Tale

A man was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment by a court for drowning his six-year-old son, following a dispute with his wife. The court also imposed a fine, a portion of which will go to the child's mother. The prosecution presented six witnesses to support the case.

Father Sentenced to Life for Drowning Son: A Tragic Tale
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A court issued a life sentence to a man on Wednesday for drowning his six-year-old son after a domestic dispute with his wife.

The District and Sessions Judge, Jaiprakash Pandey, ordered Sanjay Rastogi, also known as Shani from Madohi village, to pay a Rs 1 lakh fine. A significant share of Rs 80,000 is designated for the child’s mother, Dolly Rastogi.

The prosecution revealed Sanjay’s struggle with alcoholism, which strained his marriage. His wife left to stay with her maternal uncle. On June 16, 2023, Sanjay, under the guise of giving their son a bath, drowned him in the village pond when his wife refused his financial demands. The court found him guilty and sentenced him accordingly.

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