Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 5: The Court of 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu, Anoop Kumar Sharma, has rejected the bail plea of three accused arrested in the alleged assault on a practising advocate at Cannon Bar, Vikram Chowk.
The accused-Abrahim Burrat, Ricky Teji and Styris Teji-had approached the court seeking bail in FIR No. 16/2026, registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under Sections 191(2)/115(2)/126(2)/352/351(2) of the BNS.
Appearing for the applicants, Ms. Zahida Parveen, Advocate, and Mr. Gorav Arora, Advocate, argued for bail, while the UT of J&K was represented by Mr. Arvind Rathore, Ld. APP.
As per the prosecution record, the complaint was lodged by Deepak Sharma, Advocate, alleging that on the night of January 16, 2026, he was attacked by a group of 6-8 youths after he objected to their alleged foul language inside the bar. The complainant stated he was assaulted with rods, bottles and glasses, suffering multiple injuries and a serious right-hand injury involving nerve damage and fracture, following which he was taken to GMC Hospital, Jammu.
The prosecution opposed bail, stating that the investigation was at a crucial stage, with CCTV footage still under analysis, medical opinion yet to be obtained, and the injured's statement yet to be recorded, while warning that release could lead to tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses.
After hearing both sides, the court dismissed the bail application.
(JNF) |
