Bantwal: High Court cancels bail of Nasir murder accused

Mangalore Today News Network

Bantwal, Jan 15, 2017:  The High Court has cancelled the bail granted to three accused in the case of murder of Mohammad Nasir from Malaibettu in Sajipamunnur village. The Court has also directed all the three to surrender before January 16. Earlier, they were granted bail  by the Sessions Court in Bantwal.

It may be recalled here that Mohammad Nasir, a mason by profession  was  murdered on September 7, 2015 while he was returning  home after work. The autorickshaw in which he was travelling was waylaid by a gang of four on the pretext of asking direction to some place and soon attacked Mohammad who died   on the spot due  to grievous injuries.

Three persons namely Kiran Poojary from Badaga Ulepady, Vijeth Kumar from Manchi and  Anish alias Dhanu Poojary from Tiruvailu were arrested in connection with the case.

The family of the accused had moved the High Court challenging the decision of the lower court in granting bail to the accused.