Custodial death of robbery accused: Nikam is spl govt pleader

The Maharashtra government has appointed noted lawyer Ujjwal Nikam as the special government pleader in the case of alleged custodial death of a robbery accused in Sangli district.
"I and the Chief Minister (Devendra Fadnavis) have personally spoken to Ujjwal Nikam and conveyed the sentiments of the bereaved family. He has in-principle agreed to our request and so we have appointed him as the special government pleader in the case," Maharashtra Minister of State for Home (Rural) Deepak Kesarkar told PTI.
Aniket Kothale, who was arrested by Sangli City Police on November 6 along with another man in a robbery case, died in police custody.

Seven police personnel were suspended in connection with the case.
The police had allegedly tried to burn his body twice to destroy evidence. Six people, including five personnel of Sangli city police station, were arrested in this regard.
"The Law and Judiciary department will now send him a formal appointment letter and the case will begin in due course," Kesarkar said.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Maharashtra Director General of Police seeking a detailed report within four weeks in connection with the custodial death.