HC dismisses Vikas Yadav's bail petition

New Delhi, Aug 11 (UNI) The Delhi High Court today dismissed the bail petition of Vikas Yadav, the prime accused in the Nitish Katara murder case.

Justice AK Sikri observed that Vikas' bail petition was dismissed and added the detailed order would be given later.

Vikas' counsel Mr Dinesh Mathur submitted before the court that the bail plea should be treated at par with that of Vishal Yadav, another co-accused, who has been granted bail.

Vikas Yadav, son of politician D P Yadav, is facing trial for allegedly kidnapping and murdering Nitish Katara, the son of a retired Indian Administrative Service officer, in February 2002.

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