Calcutta HC Questions Pre-Arrest Bail for BDO Murder Accused
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calcutta High Court Questions BDO’s Pre-Arrest Bail
The Calcutta High Court is questioning the decision by a Barasat district court too grant pre-arrest bail to Prasanta Burman, a Block Development Officer (BDO), who is a suspect in the murder of jewelry shop owner Swapan Kamilya. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh expressed concern that the lower court may not have thoroughly reviewed the case diary before granting bail.
Key Details:
* The Crime: Swapan Kamilya was found murdered with 32 wounds on October 29th in Kolkata. His family alleges he was abducted by Burman and others.
* BDO as Suspect: The prosecution argued in the Barasat court that Burman was the main suspect, citing evidence like security footage.
* High Court’s Concern: The High court is now scrutinizing whether the Barasat court properly considered the evidence when granting bail.
* Next Steps: The BDO’s lawyers have been asked to submit arguments by December 20th, and the case will be heard again on December 22nd.
* Additional Information: The landlord of the victim also claims to have been abducted in the same incident but was later released. Five people, including a driver, have been arrested in connection with the case.