Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opposed the bail application filed by Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the 2012 Sheena Bora murder case, saying her release would be “prejudicial to the prosecution”. Mukerjea had last week moved a bail application in the special CBI court of judge J.C. Jagdale citing ill-health and a threat to her life.
In its reply, the CBI said the applicant was the prime accused in the murder of her own daughter and had, along with other accused, made all efforts to keep the crime hidden till August 25, 2015.
It also said that releasing the accused at this stage would be prejudicial to the prosecution as she could tamper with evidence and influence the witnesses. The CBI added that there was also an apprehension that she could abscond once the bail is granted.
The agency further contended that she did not deserve leniency from the court.
