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Accused Offer Narco Test to Prove Innocence in Land Dispute Murder
6 Nov
Summary
- Father and son accused in a murder case volunteered for a narco analysis test.
- They claim police withheld evidence proving their alibi 25km from the crime scene.
- The court granted their request for the test and access to phone records.
A sessions court in Kachchh has permitted a narco analysis test for Bhagubha Vaghela and his son Siddhrajsinh, who are among 22 accused in the Hamirpar murder case. The five-time murder stemmed from a land dispute in June 2023, where five relatives of the complainant were fatally attacked. The father and son voluntarily approached the court, asserting their innocence and claiming false implication. They alleged that police failed to consider CCTV footage and other evidence proving they were 25km away from the incident.
The defense counsel argued that the investigating officer conducted a biased probe and concealed crucial facts. They highlighted the accused's right to present evidence and undergo voluntary testing. The court acknowledged that allowing the narco analysis and procuring phone records would not prejudice the prosecution. The ruling emphasized the investigating officer's admission of obtaining call detail records but failing to submit them with the chargesheet, deeming their denial contrary to justice. The court's decision upholds fair trial principles.
