Manipur: Man held for trafficking of Nepali girls gets bail

The accused was lodged in judicial custody since February 11. The counsel of the accused drew the attention of the court that since the police have failed to submit the charge sheet within the prescribed period, the accused is entitled to the concession of regular bail.

While the prosecutor submitted bail objection report, the court, however, rejected the objection petition.

“Police has failed to submit the charge sheet before the court in spite of the facts that more than 180 days have been expired. Therefore, the court is of view that the accused can no longer be confined in prison while the investigation is still going on and hence, the application of bail has accepted,” said the court order.

The accused was ordered not to leave the state without prior permission from the court.

The accused was released after furnishing bail amount of Rs one lakh.