SIT seeks Telgi's custody

The Special Investigation Team probing the stamp paper scam has written a letter to Karnataka [ Images ] authorities seeking custody of Abdul Karim Telgi, so that he can attend the trial expected to begin in March 2004, public prosecutor Raja Thakre informed designated Judge S M Shembole in Pune on Thursday.

The development came as a key operative of Telgi, Raez Quadri, was arrested in Hyderabad and remanded to police custody till January 8.

The Telgi Case: The Complete Coverage

The case against Telgi and others was registered on June 7, 2002, at the Bund Garden police station in Pune. The Maharashtra [ Images ] government then formed the SIT to probe the scam.

Telgi was brought to Mumbai [ Images ] from Karnataka between November 2002 and January 2003. He spent 85 days in Mumbai police's custody. Later, he was sent back to Karnataka.