Monica case: Witnesses statement recorded

Bhopal, Nov 15 (UNI) A local court today recorded statements of two witnesses in a fake passport case, involving underworld don Abu Salem and his girlfriend Monica Bedi.

The statement of advocate Khalil Ullah was recorded in Judicial Magistrate Dinesh Kumar Dangi's court.

Mr Khalil's had verified the affidavits of underworld don Abu Salem and his wife Sameera Jumani in their fake names of Danish Baig and Rubina Baig.

The statement of another witness, constable Sita Sharan, who prepared the panchnama, was also recorded.

Monica Bdi was present in the court amid tight security.

A total of nine out of 32 witnesses recorded their statements so far. The next hearing will take place on November 20 and 21.

On November 28, 2001, a case was registered at the Koh-i-Fiza Police Station against Salem, Samira and Monica for having fake passports made at the regional passport office using the names Danish Baig, Rubina Baig and Fauzia Osman respectively.

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