CRM-M No. 5912 of 2011 **** Rakesh Kumar and others vs. State of Punjab Present: Mr. Arvind Kashyap, Advocate for petitioner No.1. Mr. Sandeep Arora, Advocate for petitioners No. 2 and 3. Mr. Gazi Mohammad, DAG, Punjab. **** This is a petition for anticipatory bail filed in case bearing FIR No.57 dated 18.07.2009, under Sections 436, 429, 353, 186, 332, 341, 148, 149 IPC registered at Police Station Division No.1, Pathankot, Distt. Gurdaspur. Learned DAG, on instructions from ASI Kapil Dev, has accepted the fact that the FIR was lodged as far back as 18.07.2009 and that the challan has been presented. In my opinion, in these circumstances, custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not required. Consequently, the application is allowed. In the event of their arrest, petitioners are directed to be released on bail to the satisfaction of SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. ( AJAY TEWARI ) JUDGE March 21, 2011 sunita