Sameer Kulkarni, one of the acquitted in the Malegaon Blast case, said, “I had Rs 900 during my arrest, but only Rs 750 was shown on paper. At least return that,” expressing his wish to get the amount back.
As the judge announced the acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, there were several interesting and emotional moments in the courtroom, drawing strong public attention to the much-awaited verdict.
While the acquitted individuals were relieved, some unusual requests and interactions captured the attention of reporters following the case’s developments.
Sameer Kulkarni, one of those acquitted, expressed his desire to reclaim Rs 750 that had been confiscated from him.
He stated,
“During the arrest, Rs 900 was confiscated from me, but only Rs 750 was shown on paper. Ok, leave Rs 150, but at least return my Rs 750,”
The judge acknowledged his request but noted that an existing order prevented the return of any “case property” until a further decision is made. This implies that while Kulkarni has been acquitted, he will have to wait longer for his Rs 750.
His unusual demand raised suspicions that Rs 150 might have been misappropriated from the amount the police seized during his arrest.
Additionally, Kulkarni requested the judge’s permission to chant slogans for three seconds, specifically wanting to shout “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”
However, this was deemed a breach of court decorum, and the court firmly denied his request for any slogans.
In a related note, as the judge read the order in the NIA court, it was clarified that the actual number of injured in the blast is 95, not 101.
The court revealed that six individuals had submitted false medical certificates to claim injuries, likely to seek compensation. As a result, only the officially recognized 95 will receive the financial compensation of Rs 50,000 that was announced for the injured.
Former BJP MP Pragya Thakur acquitted of all charges in the 2008 Malegaon blast case by a Mumbai court today, which stated that there was no evidence to prove the motorcycle allegedly used in the attack belonged to her.
This decision marks the end of a 17-year saga involving Pragya Thakur, the daughter of an Ayurvedic practitioner from Madhya Pradesh, who became a national figure after being accused of planning terror attacks in retaliation for prior incidents, including the 2006 Mumbai train blasts.
Case Title: National Investigation Agency v Pragyasingh Chandrapalsingh Thakur and Ors
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