In the 2008 Malegaon blast case, a Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court issued a bailable warrant against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Pragya Singh Thakur. The Malegaon blast case refers to a bombing incident that occurred in September 2008 in the town of Malegaon in Maharashtra, India, which resulted in several fatalities and injuries. Pragya Singh Thakur has been one of the key figures associated with the case, and her involvement has been subject to legal proceedings and investigations.
Mumbai: Today (March 11): The Special NIA court in Mumbai issued a bailable warrant against BJP Member of Parliament Pragya Singh Thakur concerning the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
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The Special NIA court in Mumbai, which is handling the Malegaon 2008 blasts case, has issued a bailable warrant worth Rs 10,000 against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur due to her absence during a court session. Thakur, an accused in the case, failed to appear despite the court’s orders for her physical presence. Although her lawyer submitted an exemption application citing medical reasons, the court dismissed the plea and issued a bailable warrant against her. The warrant is scheduled to be returned on March 20th.
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Background
The 2008 Malegaon blasts, which resulted in tragic losses and numerous injuries, have remained a focal point of national security discussions in India. The incident has been thoroughly investigated, leading to the arrest and trial of several individuals, including Pragya Singh Thakur, whose alleged involvement has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate.
The 2008 Malegaon blasts refer to a series of bomb explosions that occurred on September 29, 2008, in Malegaon, a town in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. The blasts took place near a mosque, killing six people and injuring over a hundred others.
The incident led to widespread shock and raised concerns about terrorism in India. Initially, the authorities suspected the involvement of Islamist extremist groups. However, investigations later revealed the possible involvement of Hindu extremists.
Among those accused in the case were several individuals associated with right-wing Hindu organizations, including Pragya Singh Thakur, who was associated with the radical group Abhinav Bharat.
The case was marked by complex investigations, legal proceedings, and controversies. It raised questions about the nature of terrorism in India and the involvement of various extremist groups.
The Malegaon blasts of 2008 remain a significant event in India’s recent history, highlighting the challenges of religious extremism and terrorism in the country.
