Sheena Bora murder case: CBI court inquires about Sanjeev Khanna's health

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Monday called up Sanjeev Khanna, co-accused with Indrani Mukerjea, in the witness box and inquired about his health. Khanna had mentioned his ailing conditions a few months ago.

The court asked Khanna if he was getting proper treatment for his skin ailment as well as his eye problem, to which he responded positively.

A relative of Khanna, who comes regularly to court, while speaking to DNA, appreciated the court's concern for Khanna's health. Khanna, while responding to court's query, said, "I was suffering from a skin ailment, but I have been taken regularly to the dermatologist by the jail authorities according to my doctor's appointment. However, the eye problem is something which is related to the age factor. I have been advised by the doctors to continuously administer eye drops with proper time intervals, which will help in retaining its moisture. While, they have asked me to not to read in dark, but to use bright light for reading purpose."

Meanwhile, Peter Mukerjea, the estranged husband of Indrani, who is also an accused in the case, have filed an application stating that he wants a new bed in his jail as he has major back issues.

According to the prosecution, Indrani, her ex-husband Sanjeev Khanna, and her driver, Shyamvar Rai had allegedly abducted Sheena killed her and later dumped her body in the jungles of Pen in Raigad district in 2012. Peter was also arrested after some time for allegedly playing a role in the crime. Later, Rai, however, turned into an approver.