Kohima, Mar 7: A court in Kohima has sentenced a 49-year-old man to life imprisonment for the murder of his younger brother.

The Court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, presided over by Mezivolu T Therieh, delivered the verdict on Friday, convicting Lezo Seletsu under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code.

According to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred on August 20, 2023, when Seletsu shot his 33-year-old brother with a firearm, causing fatal injuries. After the shooting, he fled the scene but was later arrested by investigators. The firearm used in the incident was recovered during the investigation based on information provided by the accused.

During the proceedings, the court noted that an altercation had taken place between the two brothers earlier. However, the judge observed that the victim had already walked away when Seletsu went to his house, retrieved the firearm, and shot him from behind.

Considering the seriousness of the offence and the absence of mitigating circumstances, the court sentenced Seletsu to rigorous life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10,000.