New Delhi, March 1 -- The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday granted 60 days of extension to complete the investigation in relation to the former MLA Naresh Balyan in the MCOCA case. Delhi police had sought 90 days of extension.

His 90-day period of custody expires on March 3. In this case, he was arrested on December 4, 2024.

Balyan and the other accused have been arrested in connection with activities of an organised crime syndicate run by absconded gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu.

Special judge Kaveri Baweja, after hearing submissions from the Delhi police and the accused's counsel, granted a 60-day extension to complete the investigation against Naresh Balyan.

The judge said, "I am not inclined to give 90 days. For the time being, ...