Bombay High Court has issued notices to NIA, Maharashtra govt, and seven acquitted accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case after victims’ families challenged their acquittal. The court will hear the appeal in six weeks.
The NIA argued that the 2008 Malegaon blast aimed to fuel communal discord and compromise state security. The prosecution claimed that the blast, which killed six and injured over 100, was intended to terrorize people during religious festivals. The trial involves seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit. The case has spanned nearly 16 years and has seen significant developments, including the transfer of investigation from Maharashtra ATS to NIA. The final arguments are ongoing.
