KOCHI: Keenly opposing the bail plea of the two Italian marines, the state government on Monday submitted that it would be difficult to produce the accused before the court once the bail is granted. Appearing for the state, Director General of Prosecutions T Asaf Ali has also sought a directive to expedite the trial of the case pending before the Kollam Sessions Court. However, the marines, sergeant Massimiliano Latorre and sergeant Salvatore Girone, submitted that they would not leave the country without the permission of the court and would cooperate with the trial of the case.The Republic of Italy would undertake to stand as surety of the accused before the High Court and produce them as and when required. There was no scope for disquiet regarding their fleeing from justice or tampering with evidence, since an independent sovereign country is taking on the responsibility for the implementation of the required terms and conditions, the marines said. Meanwhile, NRI John Thekkekara of Kottayam moved the court arguing that he will submit the required surety, stating that he has an acre of land in Kerala and other properties in Italy.
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