Umesh Kolhe Murder Case: Special NIA Court Rejects Atib Rashid’s Discharge Plea, Cites ‘More Than Sufficient’ Evidence
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: The special NIA court has refused to discharge Atib Rashid, booked in connection with the murder of Amravati pharmacist Umesh Kolhe, observing that there is more than sufficient evidence against him. The special judge, Chakor Baviskar, discarded the contention of the defence that Tablighi Jamat, which he was allegedly part of, was not a banned organisation; hence, the…
On October 6, 2026, a special NIA court in Mumbai rejected the discharge plea of Atib Rashid, charged with the murder of pharmacist Umesh Kolhe. The court, led by Chakor Baviskar, stated that there was "more than sufficient evidence" against Rashid, dismissing his defence's argument that Tablighi Jamat, which he allegedly belonged to, was not a banned organization.
The court noted that there was ample electronic and oral evidence, including cellular data records and witness testimonies, implicating Rashid in the murder. Rashid, along with two other accused, was accused of attacking Kolhe on June 21, 2022, and was actively involved in the crime. The court also noted that Rashid had deleted the evidence from his and his co-accused's mobile phones, indicating a highly technical and deliberate attempt to cover up the crime.
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