India, June 28 -- The Maharashtra government has appointed senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam as the Special Public Prosecutor in the high-profile Ketan Agarwal murder case, while also approving a fast-track trial to ensure speedy justice. The decision came after Ketan's father, Vishal Agarwal, met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and sought a swift and effective prosecution in the case.

Chief Minister Fadnavis assured the family that the state would leave no stone unturned to ensure strict punishment for those found guilty. Soon after the meeting, the government approved both the appointment of Nikam and the constitution of a fast-track court for the trial. Ujjwal Nikam, best known for successfully prosecuting the 26/11 Mu...