Nagaon Sessions Court Sentences 20 to Life Imprisonment in Abhi-Neel Mob Lynching Case
Fact of the Case: -
Two young men from Guwahati, Abhijit Nath and Nilotpal Das, were lynched by a mob on June 8, 2018. They were attacked on suspicion of being child lifters, a rumour widely circulated on social media at that time. Despite identifying themselves and pleading for their lives, they were assaulted in public view. Videos of the incident later surfaced online, sparking widespread outrage across Assam at Panjuri Kachari village under Dokmoka police station in Karbi Anglong district.
The Verdict: -
The District and Sessions Court in Nagaon on 20th April 2026, after examining the evidence, found 20 accused guilty under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 302 (murder) read with Section 149 (common object), along with sections related to unlawful assembly, rioting, and assault on public servants. Delivered its verdict convicting 20 out of 45 accused, while acquitting 25 due to lack of sufficient evidence. The Superintendent of Central Jail, Nagaon, has been directed to release the acquitted individuals, provided they are not required in any other case. On 24th April 2026 Twenty Convicted person are sentenced to life for imprisonment.