State of Karnataka vs Jaishankar — Serial rape and murder cases

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1. News28 Feb 2018

   Psycho Jaishankar, who had shocked the entire state, commits suicide in jail

   Shocked the people of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka through rape and murders...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The accused died by taking his own life while in custody.

   Who:

   Jaishankar was the accused in these cases. The State of Karnataka brought the legal action.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Feb 2018.

   Where:

   Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The report states he committed suicide.

   What it means:

   The legal proceedings against the accused have ended because he is no longer alive to face trial.

   Vijay Karnataka
2. News27 Feb 2018

   Serial offender Jaishankar found dead in Bengaluru Central Prison cell

   Jaishankar, who faced charges in 15 cases of rape and murder, was discovered dead in his cell at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru in an apparent suicide.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The accused died in his prison cell from an apparent suicide.

   Who:

   Jaishankar is the accused in these cases. The State of Karnataka is the legal party bringing charges.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Feb 2018.

   Where:

   Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

   Why:

   He was facing charges in fifteen cases of rape and murder.

   What it means:

   The legal process for the accused in these cases stops because he has died.

   The Hindu