Overview
- C N Chinnaiah walked out of Shivamogga prison on Thursday after fulfilling court conditions for bail, according to officials.
- His family furnished a ₹1 lakh surety and completed paperwork, with his wife, sister and legal counsel present for the release formalities.
- The Belthangady court had granted bail on November 24, and prison authorities processed the release once the documents were submitted.
- An SIT probing alleged secret burials in Dharmasthala filed a 3,900-page report naming six accused, including Chinnaiah, and flagged major inconsistencies that led to his perjury arrest.
- Hours after his release, he petitioned police for protection citing threats from several individuals, even as investigators reiterated that he must cooperate and appear when summoned.