Kochi: A special aircraft landed here Friday morning with top Italian officials to take back the two Marines who have been allowed by a ruling of the Kerala High Court to return home for Christmas.
The rare exemption came thanks to the central government. Sources at Kochi airport said the special aircraft sought permission to take off late in the evening Friday. The Italian diplomats and officials are certain that they would be able to abide by the directives of the Kerala High Court.
The Kerala High Court ruled Friday that the two Italian Marines charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off the coast of Kerala in February can be allowed to go home for Christmas.
The court had caveats too: the Marines could be allowed to go, provided they return latest by 3 p.m., Jan 10, 2013, and the Indian government allows them to go. A bank guarantee of Rs.6 crore should also be furnished.
21/12/12 IANS/Deccan Herald
