Agnelo Valdaris ‘custodial death’: Bombay HC gives dad ‘last chance’ to prove son was murdered

Mumbai | Tuesday | 12th February, 2019

Summary:

He referred to the statement of a rail motorman who, the agency claimed, was operating the train that allegedly hit Valdaris. AdvertisingLawyer Payoshi Roy, appearing for the petitioner, told the court that the medical evidence prima facie makes out a case of murder. The court was hearing a petition filed by Leonard Valdaris, and the three youths who were allegedly picked up by the police along with Agnelo. AdvertisingGranting Leonard Valdaris two weeks to state how the murder charge is applicable on seven policemen accused of causing his death, the court said it was giving him a “last chance”. The Bombay High Court on Monday gave a last chance to the father of Agnelo Valdaris (24), who allegedly died in police custody, to give proof, besides medical evidence, to support his claim that his son was murdered..