AB 3548/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY Heard Mr. Saikia, learned counsel for the applicants and Mr. Sinha, learned PP, Assam. The applicants, namely (i) Sri Krishna Das; (ii) Sri Anukul Das and (iii) Sri Mi thu Das, are seeking the privilege of pre-arrest bail under Section 438 Cr. PC a pprehending arrest in connection with Jakhalabandha Police Station Case No.121/2 011 corresponding to G.R. Case No.753/2011 registered under Sections 143/353/333 /427/379 IPC. Having regard to the nature of allegation made in the FIR lodged by one Sri Bika sh Bora, S.I., Bagori Police Station on 2nd October, 2011 and also it appears fr om the materials available in the records, I am of the view that for the purpose of investigation, the applicants are required to be taken into custody and henc e the privilege of pre-arrest bail cannot be granted to the applicants, as it wi ll hamper the investigation. That being the position, the prayer for pre-arrest bail stands rejected.