Suryanelli case: two more convicts get bail

By Our Staff Reporter

KOCHI, SEPT. 28. The Kerala High Court on Thursday suspended the sentence of two more convicts in the Suryanelli rape case and granted them bail.

Mr. Justice R. Rajendra Babu while suspending the sentence directed that accused No. 6 and 39 - Unnikrishnan of Ponkunnam and Vilasini of Kattappana - be released on bail on their executing a bond for Rs. 25,000 and 10,000 respectively with two solvent sureties to the like amount.

While the Kottayam Special Court sentenced the sixth accused to 13 years rigorous imprisonment, the accused No. 39 got four year RI.

The Judge directed the sixth accused to deposit a part of the fine imposed by the Special Court or Rs.10,000 whichever was less.

As many as 35 persons were convicted in the rape case. The court had earlier suspended the sentence of RI varying from nine to 13 years awarded to other 32 accused persons.

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