Rajesh Kumar, J. - (1.) As per the report of Officer-in-Charge of the Sarath police station, the appellant no. 8, namely, Gopi @ Gopi Singh has died during pendency of the present appeal.
(2.) Accordingly, the appeal as against the appellant no. 8, namely, Gopi @ Gopi Singh stands abated.
(3.) Heard Mr. Arvind Kumar Choudhary, learned counsel for the appellants and Ms. Nehala Sharmin, learned A.P.P., appearing for the State.;