Police get 90 days to file chargesheet

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

3 activists have links with Kashmir separatists: Police

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.

While going through some chats from Ahmed’s phone, it was found he was recruiting youngsters from various cities in the country.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had registered a case against the three accused last year on January 28.