Anil Arora denied anticipatory bail in case of hurting religious sentiments

Ludhiana: Additional Sessions Judge Bishan Saroop on Tuesday dismissed the anticipatory bail application moved by Anil Arora of Ludhiana facing accusations of hurting religious sentiments by uttering dis-respectful words against Sikh Gurus. The police have already announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for anyone giving his whereabouts.

In a dramatic twist of events, the counsel for the accused withdrew his power of attorney by making a statement in the court. Former DBA president and Shiromani Akali Dal Legal Cell national president Parupkar Singh Ghumman along with a battery of lawyers was present in the court to oppose the grant of bail to the accused from the complainant side.

The court waited till 3.35 pm but no one filed power of attorney for pursuing the bail application. Then the court dismissed the anticipatory bail application for want of prosecution. A case against Anil Arora was registered at the Division No 5 police station a few days back but the accused could not be arrested. OC