2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records.

3. This is an application under Section 438 , Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 146 , 147 , 294 , 353 , 341 , 324 , 354 , 307 , 448 , 506 / 149 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 3 & 4 & 9 B of E.S.Act and Section 25 of Arms Act.

4. Considering the seriousness of the allegation, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, although I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner, however it is observed that, in the event the Petitioner surrenders and moves for bail before the learned S.D.J.M., Athagarh in C.T.Case No.421 of 2023 arising out of Athagarh P.S. Case No.168 of 2023 within a period of three weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions Page 1 of 2 // 2 // as the learned Magistrate may deem just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, but subject to verification of criminal antecedents of similar nature against the Petitioner. Release of the Petitioners shall be subject to the conditions that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the I.O. as and when required for the purpose of investigation, shall not indulge in similar type of criminal activities while on bail. Violation of conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.

5. The ABLAPL is disposed of accordingly.

6. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.

(A.K. Mohapatra) Judge RKS Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: RAMESH KUMAR SINGH Page 2 of 2 Designation: Ex-A.R.-cum-Sr. Secretary Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 02-Oct-2023 15:19:19