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Mother in-law sentenced life imprisonment for murdering housewife

Agartala, Aug 24 (UNI) A fast-track court of West Tripura yesterday sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment of Kalayani Deb (52) with a fine of Rs 10,000 for burning to death in cold blood her newly married daughter in law Pujayita (Paul) Deb on March 4, 2014 at Dhaleshwar of Agartala.
Abhijit Deb, younger son of Kalayani had married Pujayita in August 3, 2013 against the wishes of his parents who later became subject to torture her for dowry. Investigation revealed despite Abhijit's efforts to stand by his wife and in-laws, his parents remained insistent on the payment of dowry which Pujayita's parents could not afford.
Abhijit's mother, sister and father had poured kerosene on Pujayita's body and burn her alive. While trying to save his wife, Abhijit also sustained serious burn injuries and in the trial Abhijit as eye-witness said how his beloved wife had been murdered.
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