Sentencing of Junaid Saddique
A 55-year-old man has been convicted of culpable homicide following the death of Rahul Thakur in Pollokshields on Tuesday, 1 June, 2021.
Junaid Saddique pled guilty at Edinburgh High Court on Monday 8 November 2022 and was sentenced to ten years in jail.
Detective Inspector Darren Munogee said: “Rahul Thakur died as a result of his neighbour setting fire to his own flat in what was a senseless and reckless act.
“The consequences of such actions are absolutely devastating and we hope this outcome will be of some comfort to Rahul’s family and friends. Our thoughts and condolences remain with them.”
