Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 31: CJM Jammu Anjum Ara today rejected the bail application of Dr Karnail Singh, then posted in Border Security Force, IG Headquarter, Paloura, Jammu as Chief Medical Officer in the much publicized SI Paper Leakage Scam.
“The bail application of applicant has been dismissed by High Court on 30-11-2022 and the instant application has been filed on 06-12-2022. There is no change in circumstances except presentation of charge sheet which too was filed on 12-112022. However investigation with regard to larger conspiracy and other aspect is still underway, the accused is the main accused in the case and it has come in the evidence that he has earlier also tried to influence the witnesses and was not cooperating with investigating agency”, the court observed.
“If the applicant/accused is enlarged on bail, there is every possibility that he may tamper with the evidence, influence the witnesses and may also jump over the bail. After considering the rival arguments and the facts and circumstances of the case, the accused is not found entitled for any leniency of bail at this stage”, the court said
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