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Crime
Fazilka Court Sentences Two Accused to Life Imprisonment in 2019 Armaan Sandhu Murder Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 09:42 AM
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The Fazilka session court has handed down a life sentence to two men accused of kidnapping and murdering 12‑year‑old Armaan Sandhu in 2019, after they demanded ₹2 crore from his mother and killed the child when the ransom was not paid.
The Fazilka session court delivered a landmark verdict in the 2019 kidnapping and murder case involving 12‑year‑old Armaan Sandhu. The judge found two men guilty of abducting the child, demanding a ransom of ₹2 crore from his mother, and murdering the boy when the payment was refused.
Both accused were sentenced to life imprisonment, with the court emphasizing that the brutality of the crime warranted the harshest punishment. The judgment was passed after a thorough examination of evidence, including forensic reports and witness statements.
The case has drawn widespread attention across Punjab, highlighting the need for stricter measures against child abduction and ransom demands. Authorities have pledged to strengthen surveillance and community policing in the region to prevent similar incidents.
Both accused were sentenced to life imprisonment, with the court emphasizing that the brutality of the crime warranted the harshest punishment. The judgment was passed after a thorough examination of evidence, including forensic reports and witness statements.
The case has drawn widespread attention across Punjab, highlighting the need for stricter measures against child abduction and ransom demands. Authorities have pledged to strengthen surveillance and community policing in the region to prevent similar incidents.