Maoist activist Rupesh was given a total jail term of 62 years, including two 10-year terms for rigorous imprisonment on 13 counts, and a fine of ₹2 lakh by the Kochi special court of the National Investigation Agency in the Vellamunda Maoist case.
However, the effective jail term will be for 10 years as all the punishments will run concurrently.
Special judge K. Kamanees had earlier found Rupesh and three other accused guilty of offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The court convicted them for being members of a banned terrorist organisation and engaging themselves in terrorist activity and supporting a terrorist organisation, which are scheduled offences under the UAPA. They were also found guilty of offences booked under the Indian Penal Code.
