Two sentenced to life term for killing advocate in 2015
Stalin was part of the victory camp. His senior, S Chandan Babu was re-elected as the president of the Egmore bar association then.
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CHENNAI: Two, including a woman lawyer, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a lawyer after a clash between two groups over the Egmore Bar Association election results in 2015.
A Stalin was stoned to death by a group near Egmore court complex. Stalin was part of the victory camp. His senior, S Chandan Babu was re-elected as the president of the Egmore bar association then.
Stalin and others were celebrating the victory late into the night when the incident happened. A few lawyers lifted Babu on their shoulders and were marching towards the gate when the opposite gang hurled stones from inside the court. A stone hit the back of Stalin’s head and he fell unconscious. Other members fled the place immediately.
Egmore police arrested 17 persons including the main accused, L Logeshwari (36) of Pulianthope and A Charles (39) of Arumbakkam. After 8 years of trial, a city court found the duo guilty. They were sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment and have to pay a fine of Rs 96,000. Other suspects were acquitted.
Senior officers commended the Inspector of Egmore station and team for the sustained investigation that resulted in a conviction.
