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Santosh, a jailor has charge of a prisoner Virender. Santosh with an intention to cause death, illegally omits to supply Virender with food. However, Virender does not die, though his strength is considerably reduced. Santosh is dismissed from the office and replaced by Geeta. Geeta, without collusion with Santosh, illegally omits to supply Virender with food, knowingfully well that she is likely thereby to cause Virender's death. Virender dies of starvation.
Choose the correct option:

A. Both Geeta and Santosh are guilty of murder

B. Only Geeta is guilty of murder and Santosh is not guilty of any offence

C. Both Santosh and Geeta are guilty of attempt to murder

D. Geeta is guilty of murder and Santosh is guilty of attempt to murder

Answer: Option D

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