Doctor's statement recorded in Shramjivi blast case

Jaunpur, Sep 25 (UNI) A terrorist accused in the Patna-New Delhi Shramjivi Express bomb blast case was today produced before a local court, where statement of a doctor -- who conducted post-mortem upon the three deceased -- was also recorded.

The July 28, 2005 blast near Halpalganj-Singramau railway station in the district had killed at least 14 people and grievously wounded 90 others.

Accused Alamgeer alias Roni, presently incarcerated in Tihar Jail, was produced before Additional District and Sessions Judge (III) Rajendra Chandra under tight security, where statement of Dr M P Mishra was recorded.

Besides, the Court summoned Dr R A Singh on October 7 for testimony.

The judicial custody of the accused has been extended till then.

Obaid-ur-Rehman, Hilal-ud-din and Nafikul are also prime accused in the case.

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