SC will hear state SLP on Bhima-Koregaon on October 29

The state has challenged the Bombay HC order quashing Pune trial court’s order extending the detention of the 5 arrested activists.

ATS gets custody of three accused from Karnataka

However, the judge remanded the trio to ATS custody till October 12.

Defence alleges insufficient time to prepare case, will appeal in high court.

Arrested accused have connection with J&K separatists, say cops; Trying to recruit students.

All the activists have been arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

The mobs had damaged and torched several vehicles and shops on New Year's Day and the houses of local residents were also ransacked.

The Bombay High Court had on December 18, 2017 dismissed Purohit’s plea along with that of Kulkarni, both accused in Malegaon blast case.

Chief public prosecutor Lata Chheda argued before the court that the investigation is at initial stage.

Lack of clarity on Naik’s whereabouts has stalled the probe.

His earlier bail plea was rejected in May 2015.