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2019 Businessman Murder Case: Gurugram Court Sentences 4 To Life, One To 2 Years In Jail

The Gurugram court has recently sentenced 4 people to life imprisonment and one to 2 years in jail for murdering a businessman in 2019.

The 6th accused in the case is a juvenile.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Tarun Singal also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the person given the 2-year jail term.

The court convicted 5 people on Thursday and the quantum of sentence was also given on Monday.

Police said, Sudhir Taneja, a resident of Nai Basti, who owned a garment shop in Sadar Bazaar, was shot dead on the night of May 28, 2019, when he was returning home on his scooty.

They said that the attackers decamped with the 2-wheeler which had Rs 5 lakh and some documents in its boot.
On June 15, 2019, Suraj Kataria alias Chhotu, a resident of Basai, was arrested. After this, Manoj Kumar alias Monu, Suraj, Praveen alias Pokey, Saurabh Kumar alias Mahakal and a juvenile were apprehended.

Some of the looted cash and the scooty was recovered, said police. Praveen was handed the 2-years of imprisonment sentence.

Meera Verma

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