Murder accused Siddhant pleads not guilty in court

Mumbai: Siddhant Ganore (21), who is lodged in Arthur Road jail for allegedly killing his mother in May, pleaded not guilty before the court. However, the police said it has evidence like fingerprints, handwriting expert’s analysis and his blood stained clothes to pin him for the murder.

The officials said that Siddhant, who had killed his mother on May 23 at their Vakola residence, was presented before the court. Siddhant was sent to judicial custody as the police said it doesn’t need him in police custody anymore. The police said that Siddhant had promised to record a confessional statement in front of the magistrate.

The police had made arrangements to record his confessional statement in front of the special magistrate and brought him in court accordingly. When he refused to admit his crime and said that he would not confess, as he is not guilty, the police officials were taken aback. But the police officials claimed that they have substantial evidence to prove that he is a murderer.

Speaking to The Asian Age, Sanjay Pawar, who is the investigation officer of this case said, “We were shocked to hear that he has pleaded not guilty, as the police never pressurised him to confess the crime. Ever since he was arrested from Jodhpur, he did not show a single ounce of remorse.” Mr Pawar added, “We were not completely depending on his confession and have enough evidence against him.”