Visakha court announces verdict in tonsure case, sentences nine accused

Visakha court announces verdict in tonsure case, sentences nine accused
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After a lengthy trial spanning 28 years, the SC and ST Court of Visakhapatnam has announced a key verdict in the Shiromundanam case of 1996.

After a lengthy trial spanning 28 years, the SC and ST Court of Visakhapatnam has announced a key verdict in tonsure case of 1996. The court sentenced nine accused to 18 months imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakh.

Among the accused is Mandapet YSRCP candidate Thota Trimurtulu. The incident took place in 1996, and the case has been ongoing in various courts for nearly three decades.

After a prolonged legal battle, the verdict was finally delivered in the Visakhapatnam court. The accused now face imprisonment and fines for their involvement in the case.

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