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Learned counsel submits that in pursuance of the aforementioned order, the petitioners have not only joined investigation but also fully cooperated with the investigating agency. They further submit that in case the investigating agency requires the petitioners to appear,
! they shall make themselves available without demur. 4.
Learned State counsel on instructions from SI Gurlabh Singh affirms the factum of joining the investigation by the petitioners and cooperating with the investigating agency. They also submit that at this stage, the petitioners are not required for further custodial interrogation. 5.
In view of the above and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the cases, anticipatory bail petitions filed by the petitioners are allowed and the order dated 07.07.2025 granting interim bail to them, is hereby made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions as specified under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C./482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6.
However, it is made clear that if the petitioners fail to join and cooperate with the investigating agency as and when required, the State would be at liberty to move an application for cancellation of the present anticipatory bail granted to them.
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