Sonali Phogat Sonali Phogat murder probe: 2 accused sent to 13-day judicial custody
The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) at Mapusa, Goa, on Saturday sent the two main accused in actor and Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat's murder to 13-day judicial custody.
The two accused, both Sonali's close aides --- Sudhir Sagwan and Sukhwinder Wasi --- were arrested on Thursday (Aug 25).
The duo was named by Sonali’s brother, Rinku Dhaka in his complaint before Anjuna police on Wednesday.
Goa Police have also arrested Restaurateur Edwin Nunes, the owner of the restaurant where Sonali was drugged by her aide, and alleged drug peddlers Dattaprasad Gaonkar and Ramdas Mandrekar.
After arrest, Sudhir and Sukhwinder confessed to having mixed drugs in Sonali's drink, police have said.
Inspector General of Police Omvir Singh Bishnoi said economic interest could be a reason behind the murder.
Sonali Phogat, 42, was brought dead to St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa district on August 23 morning from her hotel. She died hours after partying at a Goa restaurant last week.
During the investigation, Sonali Phogat's family said that expensive furniture and costly cars parked at the BJP leader's house were missing.
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