A district and sessions court in Nagpur granted bail on Friday to Mohammad Ghazi Iftekhar, an accused in the Mahal riots case. Iftekhar was alleged to have attacked then Deputy Commissioner of Police Niketan Kadam during the violence that erupted in the city in March last year.
Bail Order Details
Additional Sessions Judge S G Borlepawar passed the order while hearing the bail application filed through defense counsel Rafiq Akbani. The court granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 1.5 lakh with stringent conditions. The accused has been directed to mark attendance at Ganeshpeth police station every Monday and Thursday. The court also restrained him from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence during the trial.
Allegations and Prosecution Case
Ganeshpeth police named the accused in an FIR under multiple charges linked to the riots in the Mahal area, including rioting, damage to public property, possession of weapons, and assault on police personnel. According to the prosecution, Iftekhar allegedly attacked Kadam with an axe during the clashes, causing serious injuries. Investigators also informed the court that 33 policemen, including several senior officials, were injured in the violence.
The prosecution opposed the bail plea, citing the gravity of allegations and the scale of injuries suffered by police personnel during the unrest. However, the court considered the arguments and granted bail with conditions.
Background of the Case
The Mahal riots broke out in March last year, leading to widespread violence in the area. Several police personnel were injured while trying to control the situation. The case has been under investigation, and multiple arrests were made. Iftekhar's bail application was heard after he had been in custody for several months.
The court's decision comes with strict monitoring conditions to ensure the accused does not hamper the ongoing trial. The next hearing is expected to take place soon.
