Ahmedabad Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Killing Wife’s Lover With Hammer
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Ahmedabad Rural District Sessions Court has awarded life imprisonment to 27-year-old Juvan Dublabhai Vadera for the murder of his wife’s former lover inside a private company room in Sanand. The court found Vadera guilty of killing Abhishek Dineshbhai Damor by attacking him with an iron hammer in May 2024.
The accused had also attacked his wife during the incident and later absconded after jumping parole for nearly six months before being arrested by Sanand Police.
Murder Triggered by Marital Dispute
According to the prosecution, Juvan Vadera, a resident of Parosada village in Sabarkantha district, had married Priyanka as per social customs. The couple later moved to Sanand, where Juvan worked as a security guard and supported his family. They also had a six-year-old child.
During this period, Priyanka reportedly reconnected with Abhishek Damor, who worked at a private company in Sanand and was her former lover.
Police said that after Juvan came to know about the relationship, disputes between the couple increased. Priyanka eventually left her husband and began staying with Abhishek without formally marrying him.
Accused Attacked Couple Inside Company Room
The prosecution stated that after a heated phone conversation between Juvan and Abhishek, the latter allegedly challenged him to come and confront him.
Taking advantage of the situation, Juvan allegedly reached the private company premises around 12:30 am on May 1, 2024, carrying an iron hammer.
At the time, Abhishek and Priyanka were present inside the company room. Juvan allegedly attacked Abhishek with the hammer, killing him on the spot. He also assaulted Priyanka, who suffered serious injuries during the attack, before fleeing from the scene.
Wife Turned Key Witness in Murder Trial
Following the incident, Sanand Police registered a murder case and arrested Juvan. A chargesheet was later filed before the court.
During the trial, public prosecutor Taraba Chudasma examined 13 witnesses and presented crucial documentary evidence to establish the charges against the accused.
A key development in the case was Priyanka’s testimony against her husband. The prosecution said she identified Juvan after switching on the room light during the attack and later recorded her statement before a magistrate under Section 164 of the CrPC.
Accused Had Escaped After Parole
During the legal proceedings, Juvan had reportedly jumped parole and remained absconding for around six months. Sanand Police later traced and arrested him.
After examining the evidence and witness statements, Ahmedabad Rural District Sessions Court Judge Anil Kumar Malek convicted Juvan Vadera and awarded him life imprisonment for the murder.
