The court noted that the accused were initially released on bail on Sunday because the charges against them were bailable. “Upon reviewing the remand reports and other documents, it was noted that on 01/09/2024, accused No. 1 to 3 were arrested for offences punishable under Sections 189(2), 191(2), 126(2), 190, 115(2), 352, 324(4), and 351(3) of the BNS. On the same day, they were released on execution of cash surety of Rs 15,000 each,” the court noted.

The court further added, “Section 311 of the BNS is exclusively triable by the court of sessions. Considering the submissions of the investigating officer and the change in circumstances, the presence of accused No. 1 to 3 is necessary for further investigation.”

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The three accused, identified as Aakash Awhad, Nitesh Ahire, and Jayesh Mohite, were arrested by the Thane GRP. According to the police, all of them are police aspirants who were travelling to Mumbai for a recruitment drive. The police department has stated that while they will be allowed to take the exam, their applications will automatically be rejected during police verification.

The accused allegedly beat the senior citizen mercilessly on suspicion that he was carrying beef on a train from Dhule to Mumbai. Opposition leaders, including Member of Parliament Varsha Gaikwad, met with GRP Commissioner Ravindra Sisave in Mumbai, demanding justice for the elderly man.