An additional sessions court in Raigarh has sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attacking a petrol pump operator with a knife and robbing a cash bag. Additional Sessions Judge Abhishek Sharma delivered the verdict after examining witness statements and hearing arguments from both sides.

The accused, identified as Asmit Nag, was also fined ₹2,000 after being convicted under Sections 458, 394 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code.

Incident Took Place in April 2024

According to Additional Public Prosecutor Rajesh Singh Thakur, the incident occurred between 11 pm and midnight on April 28, 2024, at Gomti Fuels petrol pump in Kasaiya under the Gharghoda police station area.

At the time, employees Rajkumar Yadav and Umesh Yadav were asleep inside the office, while petrol pump operator Khiru Rai was working on a computer. Investigators said the accused entered the office and attempted to flee with a bag containing cash.

When Khiru Rai tried to stop him and questioned his actions, the accused allegedly attacked him with a knife.

Victim Suffered Serious Injuries

According to the prosecution, the accused stabbed the victim twice in the abdomen before escaping towards Government College Gharghoda under the cover of darkness.

The commotion alerted other employees, who informed the management and rushed the injured operator to a hospital. After receiving primary treatment, Khiru Rai was referred to the district hospital in Raigarh for further care.

Police Investigation Led to Arrest

Following a complaint lodged by employee Rajkumar Yadav, Gharghoda police registered a case and launched an investigation under the supervision of then Sub-Inspector Karmu Sai Painkara.

Police later detained Asmit Nag for questioning. During the investigation, the accused allegedly admitted to committing the crime. After completing the probe, police filed a chargesheet before the court.

Verdict After Trial

After considering evidence and testimonies presented during the trial, the court held the accused guilty of house trespass, robbery and attempt to murder.

The judge awarded seven years of rigorous imprisonment under the relevant sections, with the sentences to run concurrently, along with a monetary penalty.