Kochi, Tuesday, 25 May 2010: High Court would today pronounce the verdict on whether to conduct a CBI probe on the custodial death of Sampath, the first accused of Puthur Sheela murder. The plea filed by Sampath’s brother is being considered by Justice. V Ramkumar.

Earlier report

The State government in an explanation to the High Court had informed the High Court that there is no need for CBI probe in the custodial death of Sampath, the first accused in Puthur Sheela murder. The police investigation is progressing in the right direction and therefore such a CBI probe at this stage is not necessary in the case.

The Prosecution Director General has also made it clear in the Court that if there is more evidence in possession of the petitioners, further investigation would be done based on it.

The Court had earlier on Wednesday while considering the plea of Murukesh (Sampath’s brother), observed that the CBI probe would be appropriate in the case.

Justice V.Ram kumar had also opined that in this case a fair probe from the side of Police can’t be expected.