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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Jan 23: Adithya Rao, alleged accused, who placed a live bomb in Mangaluru international airport, was produced at the sixth JMFC court at Bavutagudda of the city. He was sent to 10 days of police custody by Justice Kishore Kumar.
Heavy police presence was put around the court in the wake of the accused Adithya Rao being presented to the court. Adithya Rao just stood still before entering the court with his eyes staring the ground. It is said that he was repeatedly regretting his act with the policemen who were escorting him.
The judge asked Adithya whether he has any lawyer to represent him in the case, to which Adithya replied in the negative. In addition, the judge also asked Adithya whether he was tortured by the police. Adithya shook his head in a manner saying 'no'.
Aditya Rao will be taken to Chennai in police custody. The police team will travel there within the next ten days.
Adithya Rao had obtained chemical and gelatine detonator from Chennai. Police had requested court for 15-day custody. The judge granted 10 days custody directing to collect necessary information by ten days.