US EditionIndian Court Acquits All Seven Accused in Islamophobic 2008 Malegaon Blast Attack
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, AUG 2 – Special Judge A K Lahoti ruled insufficient evidence to convict seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast, rejecting claims against Abhinav Bharat and noting it remains unbanned.
- A special court cleared Lt Col Prasad Purohit and six others of all charges in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing a lack of sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
- The case unfolded after the 2008 Malegaon blast, with the prosecution alleging that the accused, linked to the Abhinav Bharat Trust constituted in 2007, aimed to establish a Hindu Rashtra.
- The court observed that the Abhinav Bharat Trust, established in 2007, was officially recorded with the relevant Pune authorities and had legitimate aims focused on promoting patriotism and religious activities, with no evidence linking its funds to terrorist actions.
- Special Judge A K Lahoti acquitted Purohit, noting that although there was strong suspicion against him, the prosecution failed to present concrete evidence proving he had authorization to join Abhinav Bharat or to raise and utilize funds on its behalf.
- The verdict drew strong criticism from local activists and leaders who questioned the integrity of the judicial process and called on the Maharashtra government to appeal the decision in the Supreme Court.
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Malegaon blast case detailed judgment: Court raises doubts over Purohit’s defence that he had joined Abhinav Bharat to collect intelligence
The court noted that after Lt Col Prasad Purohit's arrest, no steps were taken by the Army to 'protect their officer' and said that if 'he would have really discharged the duty under the colour of his office, there would have been protection to him'.
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