Goa, July 30 -- In a significant development in a local narcotics case, the Additional Sessions Court in Margao has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of the main accused,Brain Co Jo Barretto(right), who continues to evade arrest. The court cited the need for custodial interrogation to uncover the full extent of Barretto's alleged role in drug trafficking and other related offences.

Presiding over the matter, Judge Ram S Prabhu Dessai noted in the order, "I am satisfied that the custodial interrogation of the applicant is very much necessary."

"It is needed to unearth not only the present crime but also to verify his involvement in other similar offences," Judge Desai said.

Despite the court's ruling, Canacona Police have made little ...