Mumbai, 24 Mar (HS): The main accused in sexual

exploitation case in Nashik Ashok Kharat’s police custody has been extended

till March 29. Kharat was presented in the court on Tuesday as his police

custody ended on March 24. He was arrested on March 18.

Nashik’s Wada Police demanded extension of Kharat’s custody

based on its findings. Police informed the court that a revolver, 21 live

cartridges, five shells, deer skin, Kasturi, Rs 8 lakh cash have been recovered

from Kharat’s possession.

Kharat’s lawyer argued that Kharat’s revolver is

licenced and all the documents demanded by the police have been submitted. The

lawyer argued that the police has nothing to enquire and police custody should

not be extended.

The court, however, extended Kharat’s police custody

till March 29.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar