In Aligarh, a 27-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2023 murder of his 55-year-old father-in-law, stemming from a property dispute. The victim's 11-year-old son's testimony, placing the accused with his father before his death, proved crucial in the conviction. While the son-in-law was convicted, his associates were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
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Val Kilmer, famous for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' has died at 65. His daughter confirmed he died of pneumonia on April 1. Kilmer battled throat cancer for years. His major roles included Jim Morrison in 'The Doors' and Batman in 'Batman Forever.' He is survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack.