Vadodara: A sessions court recently denied bail to Wasim Malek, the alleged killer of a budding theatre artiste Prachi Maurya.
Malek had allegedly murdered Maurya, his former girlfriend, in April last year for breaking up after four-year-old relationship.
Malek (24) had sought bail on November 11 pleading that the trial of the case is not moving forward due to the pertaining situation of Covid-19. He also told the court that police had already filed chargesheet and since the trial is on the stage of framing charges, his custody will not be needed by cops. Police filed an affidavit in the court raising objections to his bail application.
It was stated that the witnesses in the case have sought security as they fear threat to their lives from Malek and they have mentioned that in a statement before a judicial magistrate. Malek may also tamper with evidence if he is released which may weaken the case, police said.
Upholding the arguments, the court of additional sessions judge P M Unadkat, turned down Malek’s bail application.