A significant legal development has emerged in the controversial Mumbai hostage case, with a criminal writ petition being filed before the Bombay High Court demanding a thorough Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the police encounter that resulted in the death of the prime accused.
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Encounter Killing
The petition, filed by concerned citizens and legal activists, challenges the official police narrative surrounding the encounter of Manoj Sane, who was accused of taking a family hostage in Mumbai. The legal action comes amid growing questions about the circumstances of the shooting and calls for greater transparency in police operations.
Allegations of Evidence Tampering and Brutality
The writ petition makes serious allegations against the Maharashtra police, including:
- Potential evidence tampering at the encounter site
- Use of excessive force when other options were available
- Failure to follow proper procedure during the operation
- Inconsistencies in the official police version of events
Growing Public Skepticism
Public confidence in the police version has been eroding since the incident occurred. Several eyewitness accounts and forensic experts have raised red flags about the encounter's legitimacy. The petition argues that only an independent CBI investigation can restore public trust and ensure justice is served.
What the Petition Seeks
The criminal writ petition specifically demands:
- Immediate transfer of the case to the CBI for independent investigation
- Preservation of all evidence related to the encounter
- Protection for witnesses willing to come forward
- Constitution of a special investigation team under court supervision
The Bombay High Court is expected to hear the petition soon, with legal experts predicting this case could set important precedents for police accountability in encounter cases across Maharashtra.
