New Delhi

Delhi’s Tis Hazari court has granted three days of custody to the accused, Rajnish alias Situ, as part of the investigation into the hit-and-drag case involving a Delhi police constable. Rajnish was brought to court after being freshly arrested. It is alleged that the constable was killed after being crushed between two vehicles. Judicial Magistrate Charu Asiwal approved the custody, with Rajnish set to appear again on October 3.

The Delhi police had requested five days for further investigation, stating that Rajnish was a passenger in the vehicle involved in the incident, while the driver is still at large. The police are searching for both the driver and the car’s owner. Rajnish’s defense attorney opposed the custody request, claiming he was not driving and had no criminal intent. The police denied the claim that Rajnish’s brother was illegally detained, stating he was released after questioning. The court remarked that such police actions are crucial for maintaining law and order.