G. Sandeep, convicted in the sensational murder of Dr Vandana Das inside a hospital in Kollam, Kerala, was sentenced to life term on Saturday (March 21, 2026). The prosecution said it will move an appeal seeking death penalty for the accused. The victim's family also batted for "maximum punishment".
Vandana Das was brutally killed inside a taluk hospital in May 2023 by Sandeep.
A mission of compassion born out of loss
The Kollam Additional District and Sessions Court sentenced Sandeep to a total of 30 years for various offences under the then Indian Penal Code (IPC) and said that after he serves that period, his life imprisonment for the murder will commence, special public prosecutor Prathap G. Padickal told reporters.
The detailed judgement is awaited.
