Nagpur: In a significant development in the Ramjhula hit-and-run case, the District Sessions Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Ritika Malu, leading to her immediate arrest by the CID. The court proceedings stretched late into the night, and by 10:30 p.m., the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) gave formal approval for Malu’s arrest.
On Thursday, Malu was presented in court, where the CID requested her remand for police custody. However, the court denied the request and ordered her to be sent to jail.
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Thursday 26 Sept. 2024
The Ramjhula hit-and-run incident, which took place on February 25, had sparked widespread attention. Ritika Malu, allegedly driving a Mercedes at high speed under the influence of alcohol, ran over two young men, Mohammed Hussain and Mohammed Atif Mohammed Zia, who both lost their lives in the tragic accident.
The court’s decision to deny bail came following a report by the CID. Malu was arrested around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, and further legal proceedings are underway as the investigation continues.
