In a major development in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, a Delhi court on Tuesday extended the police custody of Aaftab Poonawala to four more days.
He was produced physically at a special hearing. He was produced confidentially after his five days of police custody ended today. Metropolitan magistrate Aviral Shukla, in a special hearing, extended the police custody of Aaftab Amin Poonawala after hearing the submission of the investigation officer in the matter.
The court asked Aaftab about his well-being and the use of third-degree measures by the police.
Aaftab told the court that he is fine and is cooperating with the investigation. He also appreciated the police and said no third-degree measures have been used.
According to legal aid counsel, Aaftab told the court that “The victim used to provoke him, and what happened in the heat of the moment.” The counsel spoke off camera.
The investigation officer (IO) stated that the investigation was ongoing and that they were being taken to various locations.
Abinash Kumar, Aaftab’s legal aid counsel on the Shraddha murder case, told that he opposed the extension of remand.
During the hearing, Kumar also said that Aaftab is having difficulty recalling the incident as he is new to all these places. He also gets the site plan of the pond where he allegedly threw the body pieces.
Earlier, Delhi Police approached the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to conduct a polygraph test on Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, FSL sources said on Tuesday.
The sources further said that the test might be conducted today.
“Delhi Police has approached FSL to conduct a Polygraphic test for Shraddha Murder Case accused Aaftab. Preparations are underway. The test might be conducted today,” said FSL sources.
On Thursday, the court ordered Rohini FSL to conduct a narcotics test on Aaftab within five days.
The Delhi Police have also moved a lower court seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Aaftab.
