A court in Lansdowne has convicted Deepak, a Lansdowne resident, in a case involving the recovery of items stolen from Primary School Bhayansu in Dwarikhal block, Pauri. The court imposed a fine of 500 rupees.

Judicial Magistrate/Civil Judge (Junior Division) Priya Sah delivered the ruling. The case concerned stolen school property recovered from the accused during a police check.

Recovery during night patrol

According to the prosecution case, police stopped and searched a youth during night patrols on 8 April 2026. Officers found a sack containing a computer, related equipment and a dholak.

The youth was identified during questioning as Deepak, who lives in Lansdowne. Teachers from the school had earlier reported the theft to police.

Police arrested Deepak on 9 April. He was granted bail on 13 May.

Court’s order

The court found the allegation of possessing the stolen property proved on the basis of the recovery from the accused. It convicted him and treated the period he had already spent in jail as the sentence.

The court also ordered a 500-rupee fine. If the fine is not paid, Deepak will have to undergo one additional day of simple imprisonment.

Conclusion

The verified outcome is a conviction in the Bhayansu primary school theft case, with the accused’s earlier jail period counted as the sentence and a 500-rupee fine imposed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What was the case about?

The case involved stolen items from Primary School Bhayansu in Dwarikhal block, Pauri.

Q. Who was convicted?

The court convicted Deepak, a resident of Lansdowne.

Q. What items were recovered?

Police recovered a computer, related equipment and a dholak from a sack during a search.

Q. When was the property recovered?

The recovery took place during a police night patrol on 8 April 2026.

Q. What punishment did the court impose?

The court counted the period already spent in jail as the sentence and imposed a 500-rupee fine.

Q. What happens if the fine is not paid?

The convicted person will have to serve one additional day of simple imprisonment.