Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested at least 24 more accused who were reportedly absconding after the Palghar Lynching incident
Saeed Noori, Salim Batawala, Hasabhai, Munnabhai and 120 others have been booked by the Mumbai Police for organising a funeral namaz for a Raza Academy member who had recently died. The participants had flouted all lockdown norms and had allegedly carried out the Namaz on the road despite police orders.
The public prosecutor had sought remand of the accused by highlighting the preliminary stage of investigation, heinous nature of the crime and recovery of the extortion money.