Fort Hood gunman charged with pre-meditated murder

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Chitranjan Sawant

13 November, 2009

Major Nidal Hasan, under the influence of extremist school of Islam, had killed 12 soldiers and a civilian at the soldier preparation facility at Fort Hood. He had bought two hand guns to commit the crime. If convicted, he could face death.

THE US Army authorities have charged Major Nidal Hasan, the psychiatrist who was responsible for a shootout recently, with pre-meditated murder. If and when the charges are proved, the officer would pay for the heinous crime with his life.

It may be recalled that Major Nidal Hasan, under the influence of extremist school of Islam, had killed 12 soldiers and a civilian at the soldier preparation facility at Fort Hood. He had bought two hand guns to commit the crime. He in turn was shot at by a woman police officer, a civilian, who had responded to the call and reached the scene of murder fast. She shot the Major four times to wounded him. He was flown out to a bigger medical facility to recuperate, before he could be formally arrested.

The accused has been extended the facility of having a defence counsel and a retired colonel of the US Army has been assigned to this job. Both the accused and his counsel have stated that the accused cannot be interrogated by the investigating agencies, unless the counsel is present.

It is understood that among the various pleas that the defence may enter, one might be insanity. An insane man or woman is not held responsible for an act or omission as he or she is incapable of realising its gravity or otherwise. However, it does not mean that by merely entering the plea of insanity, he would go unpunished. The onus of proof of insanity lies on the accused.

It is too early to judge the turn of events in the case. As the case would be held in court, more information regarding it, would be made available through the evidence and arguments given by the prosecution and the defence.

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