THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The prime witness in the Latvian woman rape and murder case appeared before the first additional sessions court here on Thursday.
Pradeep A S (39), a native of Santhipuram near Vandithavalam, did not turn up on Wednesday citing health issues. The court had issued a summons on Wednesday asking him to appear before the court in 24 hours.
In the court, the prosecution appreciated the witness for showing the courage to speak up truth despite threats and pressure from the people associated with the accused.