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Murder charge dropped, alcoholic son gets 6.5-year jail term for mom's death

A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he assaulted his bed-ridden mother. The court considered his alcoholism and lack of intent to kill, ordering his release after accounting for time already served.

1 Jan 2026 6:41 am