Bail bid postponed for ‘illegal’ Gupta, accused of murdering police officer - TimesLIVE

The bail application of Akilesh Gupta, who is facing charges of murder, contravention of the Immigration Act, driving without a valid driver’s licence and malicious damage to property, has been postponed until December 8 for the continuation of his application.

He appeared in the Lichtenburg district court on Friday.

“The charges arise from an incident allegedly committed on 20 October 2026, during which Gupta was captured on video footage allegedly driving over an on-duty police officer. The officer sustained injuries and subsequently succumbed to them,” National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lindiwe Mabasa said.

It is further alleged that Gupta is an Indian national who does not possess valid documentation authorising him to remain in SA.

He allegedly entered the country in 2024 on a visitor’s visa, which has since expired.