Kerala fishermen killing: Italy moves Supreme Court for Salvatore Girone

New Delhi: The Italian government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking permission for Sergeant Salvatore Girone, who is on bail in the case relating to killing of two fishermen off Kerala coast, and staying in the capital to go back to his country till the disposal of the dispute by the International Tribunal set up under the United Nations Convention on Laws of Seas (UNCLOS).

Accepting a similar stand the apex court on April 26 had extended till September 30 the stay in Italy of marine Chief Master Massililano Lattore, who went to Italy for medical treatment.

He did not return thereafter on medical grounds and his stay in Italy is being extended from time to time. The proceedings before the Tribunal will conclude in December 2018 when the award is expected.