CBI inquiry in Khairlanji massacre if needed: Patil

Mumbai, Nov 7 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil today assured that if investigations into the massacre of a dalit family at Khairlanji in Bhandara did not progress satisfactorily, it would be handed over to the CBI.

Mr Patil gave the assurance to a delegation, led by Republican Party of India MP Ramdas Athavale, which called unpon him today.

He also assured that the judiciary would be requested to set up a fast track court to hear the case on a priority basis.

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