MEERUT, Sept. 4 -- A six-year-long trial that saw 14 witnesses and over 90 pieces of evidence culminated on Wednesday with the conviction of Anurag Bhagwani alias Annu in the Bareilly-based Satsangi couple murder case. Additional Sessions Judge (court no 7) Tabrez Ahmed sentenced him to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs.1.70 lakh. In case of default, he will serve an additional year in jail.

During the proceedings, the court took note of crucial forensic reports, fingerprint samples, and CCTV footage that nailed Bhagwani's involvement. The prosecution argued that despite his attempt to conceal his identity with a mask and cap, his movements were recorded on cameras. He was also identified through items left behind at the crime s...