
A Delhi court has convicted Shankar Lal for the 2017 murder of Balbir Singh. The prosecution established that Lal struck Singh with a stick near ISBT Anand Vihar following an altercation, causing fatal head injuries. Eyewitnesses reported the accused was apprehended at the scene. Medical and forensic evidence, including DNA analysis of blood on the weapon and the accused's jacket matching the victim's, supported the conviction. The court rejected the defense's claim of accidental fall, citing the nature of injuries. Sentencing is scheduled for January 7.
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