Bail denied to willow smuggler

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 5: CJM Kathua AS Langhe today rejected the bail application of alleged willow smuggler namely Murad Ali, son of Abdul Aziz of Jajar Kotli.
After hearing both the sides, the court observed, “involvement of all the players in the smuggling of willow clefts in question and the networking of entire crime ring is, therefore, yet to be investigated”.
“The alleged occurrence, it appears, has interstate ramifications and all crucial aspects of likely culprits are yet to be investigated.  Investigation, therefore, is at initial stage and grant of bail to petitioner at this stage will have adverse backlash on the ongoing investigation in the case”, CJM said, adding “merely because offences involved are not punishable with death sentence or life imprisonment, is in my considered opinion, not the alone circumstance to judge their gravity”.
“Quantum of punishment may be one circumstance while considering bail but not the only circumstance to be heeded to. Other circumstance like gravity of the offences; nature of evidence collected; societal ramifications and the stage of investigation are equally vital to be considered while dealing with bail application”, the court said while rejecting the bail application.

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