Pune: Tension prevailed at the Pune District and Sessions Court on Monday, when a person attempted to throw ink on Hindutva leader Milind Ekbote, prime accused in the Bhima-Koregaon riots case.
The incident occurred around 3.30 p.m. when Mr. Ekbote was being escorted with a heavy security to the courtroom for a hearing on his police custody.
The person was taken into police custody. It is not clear which outfit the ink thrower is affiliated to or what was his motivation, the police said.
Mr. Ekbote’s supporters raised slogans condemning the incident. Meanwhile, the court extended Mr. Ekbote’s police custody till March 21.
The Hindutva leader was arrested by the Pune Rural police last week after the Supreme Court cancelled his interim bail.
