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Jailor: While in jail, Talwars gave medical service for free, refused remuneration
The jailor of the Dasna jail, where Nupur and Rajesh Talwar, the parents of 14-year-old Aarushi, who was found murdered nine years back in Noida, had been lodged in since November 2013, has said that while in jail, the dentist couple gave medical service for free to their prison inmates and refused remuneration amounting to Rs. 49,500.
Ghaziabad: The jailor of the Dasna jail, where Nupur and Rajesh Talwar, the parents of 14-year-old Aarushi, who was found murdered nine years back in Noida, had been lodged in since November 2013, has said that while in jail, the dentist couple gave medical service for free to their prison inmates and refused remuneration amounting to Rs. 49,500.
"The Talwars gave medical service for free, and refused remuneration. Had they taken it, the amount would have approximately been Rs. 49,500," Jailor D. Maurya said.
The Jailor also informed that the couple would continue to visit the Dasna jail periodically so that the medical assistance could continue.
He also said that there was a strong possibility of the couple to walk free from the jail by today noon.
"The Court has opened after a two-day holiday and there is a strong possibility of the Talwars being released today. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar will be accompanied to their house by security," he added.
The Allahabad High Court had, on Friday, acquitted the Talwars of charges of their daughter's murder, setting aside the CBI court's earlier order, in connection with the double murder case that shook the nation in 2008.
According to reports, as per Section 437 (a) of the CrPC, the Talwars, even after their acquittal, will have to furnish a surety to ensure that they will be present in the court in case the state files an appeal in a higher court.
A special CBI Judge, S. Lal, had earlier held Rajesh and Nupur Talwar guilty of Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj">conspiracy and murder of Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.
The order, however, failed to bring a closure to the case and the public opinion remained divided, even after years of the conviction. (ANI)