Proposal for separate court for CID cases
Bengaluru: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has proposed establishing a special court, similar to the legislators' court model, for handling cases it investigates. The state government has received this proposal, and the Home Department has responded positively.
A final decision on the special court will be made after discussions with the Law Department, sources indicated.
Currently, CID submits charge sheets to courts within the jurisdiction where FIRs are filed, and cases are tried there. To streamline case handling, CID Director General of Police, Dr M.A. Saleem, has requested the government to establish a special court within the city.
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Kochi: The Kerala government has officially withdrawn Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) charges against Dominic Martin, the main accused in the Kalamassery blast at Samra Convention Centre last year. The explosion took place on October 29 during a Jehovah’s Witness prayer service, resulting in six fatalities and injuring 23 others. The injured were taken to Kalamassery Medical College and other hospitals for treatment.
The decision to remove UAPA charges followed recommendations from the state’s UAPA review committee and aligns with the Kerala government’s stance on similar cases, such as the Pantheerankavu Maoist case. Martin had previously posted a video on social media taking responsibility for the attack and later surrendered to the police. Eyewitnesses reported hearing three explosions within minutes.
Jehovah's Witnesses, known for their belief in the imminent return of Christ, were gathered for a regional convention at the venue when the incident occurred.
