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The accused, Praveen Chowgale, continues to be in judicial custody, with an extension granted until February 8. As a significant development, the state government has appointed Mangaluru-based advocate Shivaprasad Alva as the special public prosecutor for the case.
Approaching the 90-day mark since the incident occurred on February 12, the legal process is accelerating. Police sources confirm that the charge sheet preparation is progressing rapidly.