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Pavithra Gowda Cries Before Judge: Alleges Murder Threat in Jail
- •Pavithra Gowda, accused A1 in the Renukaswamy murder case, claims she received a murder threat in jail.
- •She broke down before the judge during a video conference, citing harassment from Nigerian accused and requesting a separate barrack.
- •Her lawyer stated Pavithra Gowda asked for 'a drop of poison' due to unbearable torment and alleged ill-treatment by jail officials.
- •Concerns were raised about lack of proper facilities and harassment faced by accused in this specific case.
- •The court instructed jail officials to submit a report, and her bail application hearing was adjourned.
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Pavithra Gowda shed tears because she is suffering greatly and facing a murder threat from Nigerian inmates after jail officials warned them about their behavior. She also requested a separate barrack, as she is currently kept in a crowded barrack with 35 people.
Her lawyer stated that whenever they visit her, Pavithra asks for a drop of poison because she cannot bear the torment and bad behavior from jail officials. She fears contracting a severe illness if the current conditions persist and requested permission to submit a letter to the court.
Following her request for a separate barrack and complaints of harassment, the court instructed jail officials to submit a report and stated that appropriate action would be taken afterward. Meanwhile, her bail application hearing was adjourned until the following day.
