The trial in the Periye twin murder case has witnessed some unusual developments with the trial court ordering police protection for two crucial witnesses, who complained of being intimidated and threatened by alleged Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] sympathisers.
K. Kamanees, Special Judge of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Court 2, directed the District Police Chief, Wayanad, “to afford necessary protection to the witnesses, if needed and so required” by them, according to the information on the court website.
Some witnesses had reportedly complained that they had seen unknown persons brandishing weapons roaming around near their places of residence. Another witness is learnt to have informed the court that he was warned against deposing before the court.
