Amravati killing: Court extends NIA custody of accused till July 22
The Hindu
On June 21, Umesh Kolhe, 54, was allegedly killed by two motorcycle-borne men who slit his throat, for supporting the comments made by Ms. Sharma on social media, in Amravati
A special court in Mumbai on Friday, July 15, 2022, extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of seven men till July 22 in connection with the murder of a pharmacist who allegedly shared a social media post in support of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Ms. Sharma in May had made objectionable remarks on the Prophet on national television that sparked an outrage on the national and international level.
On July 7, all the accused were produced before the special court and were sent to NIA custody till Friday.
Also read: Ground Zero | A pharmacist, a tailor and the Prophet remarks row
Advocate Sharif Shaikh and advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh appearing for the accused said no terrorist organisation is involved in the killing.
On June 21, Umesh Kolhe, 54, was allegedly killed by two motorcycle-borne men who slit his throat, for supporting the comments made by Ms. Sharma on social media, in Amravati.
A week later on June 28, two men beheaded a 40-year-old tailor in broad daylight at his shop in a market in Rajasthan’s Udaipur city
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