Today (8th April), BJP MP Pragya Thakur advised to take bed rest due to an illness, according to a recent NIA compliance report. The report confirms her health condition and the need for rest as recommended by medical professionals. Her health status raised concerns amidst ongoing legal and political developments. The NIA’s acknowledgment highlights the significance of her health situation in current affairs.
Mumbai: BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, facing accusations in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, is currently unwell, according to a compliance report submitted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a special court on Monday.
Acknowledging the report, special NIA judge AK Lahoti granted Thakur’s request for exemption from personal appearance for the day . Thakur, the Member of Parliament from Bhopal and a key accused in the case, sought exemption citing health issues. The court instructed the central agency to verify her health status and submit a report by Monday.
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While excusing her for the day, the court mandated Thakur’s presence on April 20 and thereafter to provide her statement without fail under section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), where the accused explains any circumstances evident in the evidence against them.
The medical certificate attached to the compliance report confirms that a doctor visited Thakur’s residence in Bhopal, evaluated her health, and recommended rest, as indicated in the hospital’s certificate provided.
The court stated,
“Based on the aforementioned report, it is evident that accused Number 1 (Thakur) is unwell and has been advised bed rest by the doctor,”
The court also instructed the investigating agency to promptly inform it of any further updates regarding the accused’s health.
Earlier, on March 11, the court issued a bailable warrant against Thakur for not attending the proceedings despite specific instructions.
The warrant later canceled on March 22 when Thakur appeared in court. However, she has consistently sought exemption from personal appearance referring to health concerns.
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The incident in question occurred on September 29, 2008, when an explosive device on a motorcycle detonated near a mosque in Malegaon, resulting in the death of six individuals and injuring over 100 others.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) initially investigating the case before it transferred to the NIA in 2011.
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