Justice, Interrupted: Has Pallavi Purkayastha’s Rapist Left India?

Sajjad Mughal, convicted of killing lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha, was granted parole in February 2015.

Convicted for raping and murdering Pallavi Purkayastha, Sajjad Mughal may have fled the country, according to a statement by the Maharashtra government to the Bombay High Court. Mughal was granted parole in February 2016 despite being sentenced to life imprisonment and in violation of parole rules. He has been absconding since.

The High Court has asked the Nashik jail authorities to give details of their efforts to trace Mughal, Mid-Day reported.

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