Accused in tree felling remanded
The Hindu
Sulthan Bathery Judicial First Class Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday remanded the three key accused and driver in the Muttil tree felling case to judicial custody for 14 days. Magistrate Ananad Parathar
Sulthan Bathery Judicial First Class Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday remanded the three key accused and driver in the Muttil tree felling case to judicial custody for 14 days. Magistrate Ananad Parathara remanded Roji Augustine (47) of Moongananiyil at Vazhavatta and his brothers Jose Kutty Augustine (37) and Anto Augustine (32) as well as driver Vineesh (30) of Moothamparambil at Thrikkaipetta in the district in connection with the felling of threatened endangered rosewood trees on revenue pattaya land in Muttil South village by misinterpreting a government order. The court premises witnessed dramatic scenes when the accused were produced before the Court around 10 a.m. The accused demanded the Court to grant permission to attend the funeral of their mother, who died on Tuesday, without the police protection. The accused even made altercation with the police outside the Court raising their demand.More Related News