Gautam Navlakha was in touch with Hizbul Mujahideen claims Pune Police

During the hearing of Bhima-Koregaon violence case in Bombay High Court, Pune police claimed that Gautam Navakha was in touch with Kashmiri separatists and people linked to terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. Police have also requested the court to remove the stay from Navlakha's arrest as it is affecting the process of investigation.

Mumbai (Maharashtra):Gautam Navlakha, accused in Bhima-Koregaon violence, was in touch with Kashmiri separatists and even people linked to terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen, Pune Police appealed before the Bombay High Court on Wednesday.

Police requested the High Court to vacate the stay from Navlakha's arrest saying that this is coming in the way of investigation.

However, the Court extended the protection from arrest granted to Navlakha until further orders.

Aruna Pai is representing the Pune Police in High Court while Advocate Yug Chaudhary is Navalakha's counsel.

A division bench comprising of Justice Ranjit More and Justice Bharti Dangre is hearing the application of Gautam Navlakha seeking quashing of FIR against him.

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