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Phulbani: Six persons accused in the killing of a man and his wife during the riots in Kandhamal last year, were acquitted by a court in Phulbani on Tuesday due to lack of evidence. The additional sessions judge of Fast Track court-II, Chitta Ranjan Dash acquitted Budhdeb Kanhar, Purander Kanhar, Gadadhar Kanhar, Sudhir Pradhan, Ajibana Pradhan and Dadhi Mallick. The victim, Meghanad Digal and his wife Priyatama of Dutukagam under Tikabali were killed on September 25, last year by a mob during the riots. Their son, Narasingha, was spared. With the acquittal of the six, the number of those acquitted rose to 152. Of the 787 cases registered, only 30 cases have been disposed. 35 persons have been convicted by two Fast Track Courts trying the riot cases. Source: PTI Date: November 25, 2009 |
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