Kolkata hit-n-run: Arrest warrant issued against TMC leader Sohrab

The Kolkata Police on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mohammad Sohrab.

The Kolkata Police on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mohammad Sohrab, father of Sambia Sohrab -- the prime accused in the hit-and-run death of an Indian Air Force corporal during a Republic Day rehearsal recently.

The Audi car that broke three barricades before entering into Red Road and killing an Air Force airman who was participating in a rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day. The police issued an arrest warrant against TMC leader Mohammad Sohrab, father of the prime accused in the hit-and-run case.(PTI Photo)

A Kolkata court had on Tuesday sent Shahnawaz Khan alias Sanu and Johnny, the accused in the IAF officer hit-and-run case, to 12-days of police custody.

Sanu and Johnny were eyewitnesses in the death of IAF officer corporal Abhimanyu Gaud.

The police had earlier arrested Sambia Sohrab, who was sent to police custody for 14 days on Wednesday after being booked under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code.