Silvester D'Souza

Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (SP)

Kundapur, Mar 31: In connection with the double murder which had happened at Manuru within the limits of Kota police station late night on January 26 this year, bail applications had been moved by six of the accused who are in judicial custody at present. Judge of the additional district and sessions court here, Prakash Khanderi, through an order passed on Saturday March 30, rejected these bail applications.

16 persons stand arrested in connection with these murders. Bail applications had been moved through the advocates on behalf of Harsh Reddy, Zilla Panchayat member, Raghavendra Kanchan, police personnel, Pavan Ameen and Veerendra Achar, and other accused, Mahesh and Ravichandra.

Yatish Kanchan and Bharat Poojary - victims

In support of the bail applications, the advocates who appeared on behalf of the six accused, had placed arguments. District public prosecutor, Prakashchandra Shetty Beloor, arguing against the bail on behalf of the prosecution, pointed out that this is a crime that had sent shock waves throughout the district. He felt that granting of bail to the accused when the case is still under investigation can lead to destruction of evidence. He stoutly opposed the bail applications.

After hearing arguments from both the sides, the additional district judge passed an order on Saturday, rejecting the bail applications.