Sawna Lakra

Sawna Lakra (born 1941) was an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress, elected to the state legislature in Jharkhand. He was arrested for murdering a youth to protect the family honour in May 2011. He died on 14 October 2019.

Arrest for Murder

In June 2011, Lakra was indicted for ordering the abduction and murder of Avinash Tiwari, a local youth who had wanted to marry his granddaughter Usha Lakra.[1]

On 27 April, Avinash had come to Lakra's farmhouse at Chota Kawali, about 2 km from Bargama to meet Usha. He was caught and confined by Lakra's bodyguard Janak Mahto. Later, he was allegedly shot dead by henchman Gopi Kachchap, in Lakra's presence.[2] The body was disposed of in a culvert near Lodhma.[3]

Lakra went underground immediately after police investigations. He surrendered only after a month.[4]

After his arrest, Lakra was to be held in the Birsa Munda Central Jail but he immediately claimed cardiac problems, and was sent to the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) of the premier Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).[5]

References
  1. "The Pioneer :: Home : >> Cong MLA Sawna Lakra's driver detained". www.dailypioneer.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. "Jharkhand MLA jailed for kidnapping and murder". epaper.hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  3. "Honour killing: Court issues non-bailable warrant against Congress MLA Sawana Lakra, bodyguard". India Today. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  4. "Lakra's driver surrenders in murder case". The Daily Telegraph. 26 May 2011. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011. Gopi Kachchap, who is alleged to have shot dead 23-year-old Avinash Tiwari following an order from the MLA, gave himself up... .
  5. Jaideep Deogharia (2 June 2011). "RIMS safe haven for tainted politicians". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2011.


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