The interrogation of accused Shahrukh Saifi in the Elathur train hijacking case has not yielded any significant information even after six days. While the central agencies have confirmed a terror link, the Special Investigation Team headed by ADGP MR Ajithkumar is struggling to make progress. The opposition has criticized the investigation team for not collecting evidence at the site of the incident. Despite the medical team’s report that the accused’s health is satisfactory, there is a delay in evidence collection. If the state police fails to find any leads, the investigation may be handed over to the central agency. A special team investigating the case has assessed the situation and will be briefing the DGP and Chief Minister today.
Kozhikode: Even after the sixth day of interrogation of accused Shahrukh Saifi in the Elathur train hijacking case, no vital information was obtained. Even as central agencies confirm the terror link, the Special Investigation Team headed by ADGP MR Ajithkumar is struggling to get to the bottom of it.
The opposition has raised widespread criticism against the investigation team for not taking evidence to the site of the incident. Even though the medical team has given a report that the health condition of the accused is satisfactory, why is there a delay in the collection of evidence, and if the state police does not get any trace, why is there a delay in handing over the investigation to the central agency? A special team investigating the case met and assessed the situation. It is reported that the current situation will be explained to the DGP and Chief Minister today.
The Elathur train hijacking case continues to unnerve the nation even after the sixth day of intense interrogation. Despite confirming the terror link, the Special Investigation Team is struggling to extract any vital information from the accused. The state police is facing severe criticism for not collecting evidence from the site of the incident, and questions are being raised as to why there is a delay in handing over the investigation to the central agency. The situation is being assessed by a special team and will be explained to the DGP and Chief Minister today. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as they become available.