Sheena Bora murder case: CBI opposes Indrani Mukerjea's bail plea

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday opposed Indrani Mukerjea's bail plea who is accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. 

The CBI stated that Indrani Mukerjea's release would be "prejudicial to the prosecution".

Mukerjea sought her release and moved an application for the same last week in the special CBI court. She cited ill-health and a threat to her life for seeking a release.

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The CBI's reply noted that Mukerjea, along with other accused, kept the crime hidden until August 25, 2015, and therefore she does not deserve any leniency on medical grounds. 

It also said that Mukerjea could tamper with evidence, influence witnesses and could abscond if released.

Sheena Bora was allegedly killed on April 24, 2012. Indrani Mukerjea and her former husband Sanjeev Khanna were arrested when the matter came to light after Indrani's driver Shyamvar Rai, arrested in another case, revealed it to police in August 2015.

Indrani's husband and media baron Peter Mukerjea was later arrested for allegedly being part of the conspiracy. 

(With inputs from PTI)