Rakhi Sawant fails to keep date with court, fresh warrants issued

The case relates to “objectionable” remarks by Sawant against Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana.

Actress Rakhi Sawant again failed to keep a date with the court on Monday in a case related to “objectionable” remarks by her against Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana.

On March 9, the judicial magistrate’s court had issued non-bailable warrants against Sawant. (HT File)

A local court had on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to the actress but directed her to appear on August 7 to furnish fresh bail bonds. Sources said Sawant is in the US and her advocate moved a plea for the extension of her anticipatory bail on Monday. The application for extension of will come up for hearing on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the court again issued non-bailable warrants against Sawant for September 5. Local advocate Narinder Aadiya had filed the complaint against Sawant on July 9 last year accusing her of hurting the sentiments of the Valmiki community.

On March 9, the judicial magistrate’s court had issued non-bailable warrants against Sawant. Following the court orders, In April, a team of Ludhiana Police dispatched to Mumbai to arrest Sawant. The team, however, returned empty-handed.