Mon Nov 24 17:21:23 UTC 2025: Summary:

A Sessions Court in Singaravelar Maligai, Chennai, has delivered its verdict in the 2005 murder case of AIADMK MLA K. Sudarsanam. Three members of the Bawaria gang, convicted of dacoity, murder, and possession of illegal arms, have been sentenced to multiple consecutive life imprisonments. The case involved a violent attack on Sudarsanam’s house, resulting in his death and injuries to his son. While some gang members died in prison, others were tried. One of the four accused was acquitted. The court’s decision marks the end of a long legal battle.

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Bawaria Gang Members Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms in MLA Sudarsanam Murder Case

Chennai, November 24, 2025 – In a landmark verdict delivered today, a Sessions Court in Singaravelar Maligai sentenced three members of the notorious Bawaria gang to multiple consecutive life imprisonments for the 2005 murder of AIADMK MLA and former Minister K. Sudarsanam. The brutal crime, which occurred in Thanakulam village near Periyapalayam, shook Tamil Nadu two decades ago.

XV Additional Sessions Judge L. Abraham Lincoln handed down the sentences, ensuring that Jagadish, Rakesh, and Ashok will spend the remainder of their lives behind bars. The convictions relate to charges of dacoity, murder, and illegal possession of arms.

The prosecution successfully argued that on January 8, 2005, the Bawaria gang stormed Sudarsanam’s residence, attacking the MLA and his son. Sudarsanam was fatally shot while attempting to defend his family. The gang also escaped with cash and jewelry.

While two key accused, Oma and Boora Bawaria, died in prison serving time for other offenses, the trial proceeded against the remaining four. A fourth accused, Jaildar Singh, was acquitted of all charges. The verdict follows a lengthy investigation and trial, with testimony from 66 witnesses and the presentation of substantial evidence. Law enforcement expressed satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting the successful prosecution of a long-standing and high-profile case.

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