Suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar--arrested by the CBI in a bribery case-- has requested the court to allow him a mattress in jail, citing medical reasons.

During the hearing before CBI Special Judge Bhavna Jain in Chandigarh, Bhullar’s counsel submitted that he is suffering from back pain and referred to medical advice from the doctor posted at Model Jail, Burail.

Acting on the application, the court directed the Superintendent of Model Jail, Burail, to consider the request in accordance with the jail manual. The judge further stated that if permitted under jail rules, Bhullar should be provided with the mattress.

After the completion of his five-day CBI remand, Bhullar was produced before the court and sent to judicial custody till November 20.

The CBI did not seek further remand

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