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Nikam says role begins only after charges filed as case appears to rest on circumstantial evidence
NDTV··27 Jun
Fadnavis described killing as challenge to state and pre-planned murder. Nikam called it premature to comment on investigation but prima facie suggests criminal conspiracy in Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary case.
Prism
What It Means For You
- High-profile prosecutors may be appointed in sensitive murder cases.
- Fast-track courts can be ordered for public pressure cases.
- Circumstantial evidence cases need strong police chargesheets.
What's Happening
- Ujjwal Nikam will prosecute the Lohagad murder case.
- Fadnavis personally requested his appointment.
- A fast-track court has been approved.
Case Background
- Ketan Agarwal died on June 18 at Lohagad Fort.
- Two suspects face murder conspiracy charges.
- Police investigation is still ongoing.
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