Kanpur: Jantar Singh, a material witness in the case of Behmai’s massacre, died on Thursday morning in a hospital in Lucknow due to a prolonged disease.
Jantar Singh, who was in his early 70s, had suffered gunshot wounds during the case of Behmai’s massacre where 21 people, mostly Thakurs, was shot dead by bandits of Queen Phoolan Devi and his gang on February 14, 1981.
“Jantar Singh seriously ill and received at SGPGIMS , Lucknow for the treatment where he exhaled his last breath on Thursday morning.
The inauguration of his 40-year for court ruling in this case also ended, “said Advisor to the Government of Raju Porwal, who was conducting Behmai trials.
Porwal added, “After Rajaram’s death, Jantar Singh did ‘pairvi’ from this case.
However, his death would not have an impact on the case when the proof was recorded by the court.” On February 14, 1981, Behmai Village had shot to the center of the world’s attention when Phoolan Devi and his gang have invaded the village located on the banks of the Yamuna River to take revenge for his insults and murder from Paramour Vikram Mallah.
The gang has killed around 21 of the people of the Thakur community in the attack.
Some villagers have also been injured.
“Witness Jantar Singh also suffered a gunshot injury but survived and was the main witness of prosecution.” Rajaram, a village resident of the same village, has submitted his anxiety.
Rajaram is used to do ‘pairvi’ in this case.
After his death, Jantar Singh did ‘pairvi’ from this case and used to reach the court on each fixed date, “Porwal said, added,” Recently, Jantar Singh, who was a fourth-class employee who had retired from Bhognipur Tehsil, has missed a few dates for health reasons.
He was treated at SGPGI this week because of several prolonged diseases.
“” About half a dozen Dakok Dakok, including Phoolan Devi who was accused of main, died and cases against them had diminished.
One of the alleged Dako, Posa, was in prison while accusing Shaym Babu, Vishwanath and Bheekha were struggling.
This case has twice reached the final verdict stage, but the assessment cannot be delivered due to technical.
Before delivering an assessment, the court had called the original diary from prosecution, but was found lost, “said Porwal Toi.
Porwal said,” Even though the original diary cannot be traced, a copy of Xerox is in the record.
“” Meanwhile, the main officer of the anti-court Dacoity is moved.
Now, according to the law and regulations, officers of the new chairman must hear the new argument of this case.
The argument is likely to begin immediately, “he added.