Crime Branch SIT seeks custodial interrogation of ex-top cop’s ‘aide’

Updated On: 07 August, 2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

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The remains of the hoarding that collapsed onto a petrol pump in Ghatkopar East a month after the catastrophe. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

Days after filing the charge sheet in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, the special investigation team (SIT) of the Mumbai Crime Branch wants custodial interrogation of Govandi businessman Arshad Khan, allegedly a close associate of suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid whose role is being probed by the SIT. Khan, said to be untraceable, moved an anticipatory bail application before the sessions court via his lawyer Ranjit Patil. The SIT has opposed the plea in the session court, arguing the need for his custodial interrogation.

Former Government Railway Police commissioner Quaiser Khalid