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Crime
IB Officer's Murder: Life Term
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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The wife and an associate of slain IB officer Chetan Galana have been sentenced to life imprisonment. A court in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, has also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on them. The verdict comes after the high court revised their sentence.
In a significant development, the Jhalawar court in Rajasthan has sentenced two individuals to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of IB officer Chetan Galana. The accused include the officer's wife, Anita, and her associate, Santosh Nirmal. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on each of them. The verdict is a result of the high court's revision of their sentence. The case has been widely reported and has sparked concern over the safety and security of intelligence officers. The investigation and subsequent trial have been closely monitored, and the verdict is seen as a significant step towards justice for the slain officer.