High Court Grants Bail to Bahanaga Tragedy Accused

The Orissa High Court has conditionally granted bail to three individuals arrested for alleged involvement in the Bahanaga triple train tragedy. Nearly 300 passengers died, and over 1,200 were injured. The bail includes several conditions, such as restrictions on work assignments and mandated court appearances.

The Orissa High Court on Tuesday granted conditional bail to three individuals in connection with the Bahanaga triple train tragedy of June 2023.

Justice Aditya Kumar Mohapatra, presiding over the case, ordered the release of Arun Kumar Mahanta, Md. Amir Khan, and Pappu Kumar on a bail bond of Rs 50,000 each, along with specific conditions.

The court imposed additional restrictions, barring the accused from working in the division of the accident and requiring regular court appearances and permission for any travel abroad.

(With inputs from agencies.)