Daijiworld Media Network - Bhatkal (SP)

Bhatkal, Feb 4: Terror suspect, Riaz Ahmed from here, who has been named as main accused in Bengaluru church blasts case, could not have the last glimpse of his father, who died recently. His hopes of seeing his mother and talking to her also were dashed.

Riaz, who was arrested by the Bengaluru city crime branch policemen last year, continues to be in custody as he has been booked under anti terrorism law. His father breathed his last on January 31. After he came to know about the demise of his father, Riaz had sought permission from the court to take part in the final rites of his father. The court gave him six hours time for this purpose.

When Riaz was brought home by his police escort at around 12 midnight on Thursday February 2, he found that his father was laid to rest on January 31 itself. He then expressed his desire to meet his mother. But he could not meet her, as she was sleeping. His family members refused entry to him inside the house, holding him squarely responsible for the death of his father, and chiding him for his evil acts.

Riaz was led back to Bengaluru early morning on Friday. He said he will file objections in the court for bringing him here at night.