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Witness in Rajan Pillai case fears for his life

A key witness in the case relating to biscuit tycoon Rajan Pillai's death in police custody in July 1995 has told a New Delhi court that he apprehends danger to his life.

P Ramankutti, in his letter to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Prem Kumar, alleged that other undertrials were harassing him in the lock-up as well as during the transportation from the Tihar jail to the court, at the behest of jail officials.

The CMM has directed the inspector general police of the jail to provide necessary security to the undertrial. He also instructed the IG to ensure that Ramankutty is brought in a separate van when he is needed in court.

The court is hearing a case filed by Nina, Rajan Pillai's widow, who has charged six jail officials for their alleged involvement in her husband's death.

UNI

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