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Published on: December 13, 2023 at 00:02 IST
In a remarkable turn of events, Amit Chaudhary, a resident of Kirthal village in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, successfully fought against false murder charges that had haunted him for the past twelve years. Accused of being involved in the murder of two constables in Meerut, Chaudhary found himself at the center of a notorious crime attributed to the Kail gang.
The ordeal began when Chaudhary, at the age of 18, was wrongfully implicated in the crime, attracting the attention of then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati. Despite being in Shamli with his sister during the incident, he became one of 17 accused, facing severe charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the National Security Act (NSA).
Chaudhary’s determination to clear his name led him on an extraordinary journey. Enduring two years in jail, he resisted attempts by notorious inmates to involve him in criminal activities. Released on bail in 2013, he dedicated himself to studying law, achieving academic milestones such as a BA, LLB, and LLM, ultimately passing the Bar Council’s exam.
Armed with legal knowledge, Chaudhary took charge of his own case, standing as his own lawyer. The court’s recent decision exonerated him and 13 others, citing a lack of evidence to prove the alleged criminal conspiracy.
Chaudhary’s resilience shone through as he overcame the shattered dreams of joining the Army, which he had been preparing for before the false accusations. Undeterred, he now aspires to pursue a Ph.D. in criminal justice, viewing his challenging journey as a divine calling to fight for the rights of others facing injustice.
As the orchestrators of the crime faced different fates – Sumit Kail killed in an encounter, Neetu receiving a life sentence, and Dharmendra succumbing to cancer – Chaudhary remains committed to using his experience to champion justice for the unfortunate. His story stands as a testament to the triumph of truth and determination in the face of adversity.