The court on Monday reserved its judgement regarding extension in remand of cocaine queen Anmol alias Pinky in a murder case.
The hearing was heard at Judicial Complex central jail on Monday regarding a murder case filed with the Baghdadi police station.
During the course of the hearing the investigative officer demanded an extension in remand as a murder case has been registered against the accused.
Earlier due to security concerns, the court haddeclared it risky to produce Anmol alias Pinky in City Court and ordered that proceedings be held inside the jail.
According to details, authorities termed the court appearance of the female drug suspect “Anmol alias Pinky” dangerous in view of security threats.
The District and Sessions Judge South approved a request from the DIG South. The court allowed that instead of bringing the accused to City Court, she be presented in jail. A judicial magistrate has been directed to conduct proceedings at the Central Jail Complex.
The court observed that presenting the accused in City Court could pose a serious threat to public safety.
A police spokesperson said Baghdadi police will take the accused to Central Jail, where further physical remand will be requested in a murder case.
Meanwhile, Darakhshan police have filed a review petition in the sessions court against the decision to send the accused to jail.
Police argue that the suspect is highly cunning and wanted in serious cases. They say further physical remand is essential to complete the investigation.
High alert security
High alert has been issued around Baghdadi police station for the suspect’s security. Sources said the security plan includes deployment of one SP, two SDPOs, three SHOs, and 40 personnel.
Security staff have been deployed in two shifts of 12 hours each for strict monitoring.
Lady police officers have been made mandatory round-the-clock in and around the lock-up. CCTV monitoring is being carried out continuously, while snipers have also been deployed on rooftops.
A dedicated mobile squad has been formed for the suspect’s movement, under direct supervision of senior officers.
