Court rejects Arnab Goswami's bail plea; sent to 14-day judicial custody
Mumbai: Republic TV’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami was on late Wednesday night sent to 14-day judicial custody by magistrate after he was arrested earlier in the morning from his residence.
Arnab Goswami was arrested in connection with abetment to a suicide case of 2018, of a 53-year old architect.
Earlier, the police had sought 14-day custody adding that he was an influential person and can temper the evidence of the case. The hearing for Goswami's bail application was underway from 5:30pm on Wednesday.
In the wake of the verdict, security in and around the court has been beefed up with heavy personnel guarding and cordoning the area off near Raigad Court.
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26-year-old youth from Andhra dies by suicide in US
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) (PTI): A 26-year-old youth from this district has died allegedly by suicide in Chicago, US, recently, due to distress over debt, sources said on Saturday.
The family members of the deceased have requested that the identity of their relative be withheld, noting that his parents are senior citizens suffering from medical conditions.
Reacting to the incident, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed condolences and assured assistance for the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased.
"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I request Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure smooth and hassle-free transport of the mortal remains," Lokesh said in a post on X.
An NRI community member from the US posted on social media that one of their members from Kurnool on Optional Practical Training (OPT) passed away in Chicago a few days ago.
He said Telugu Association of North America (TANA) had completed all necessary documentation and formalities to send the mortal remains to India for final rites.
He further requested assistance in expediting the cargo pickup, currently scheduled for Sunday, seeking an earlier arrangement considering the urgency.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
