By | Arvind Jadhav
Nashik : A Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Sadhvi Pragya, a former Member of Parliament from Bhopal, and Lt Col Prasad Purohit. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the case, and the accused deserve the benefit of doubt. The accused were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Arms Act, and other charges.
The blast occurred on September 29, 2008, in Malegaon, a communally sensitive town in Maharashtra, claiming six lives and injuring over 100 people. The investigation alleged that Sadhvi Pragya and Lt Col Purohit were part of a conspiracy aimed at targeting Muslim-majority areas. However, the court found insufficient evidence to convict the accused.
This verdict brings to a close a 17-year-long trial that has been closely watched by many. The case highlights the complexities and challenges of investigating and prosecuting terror-related cases, and the importance of ensuring that justice is served through fair and evidence-based trials. The outcome serves as a reminder of the need for robust investigative processes and the critical role that evidence plays in determining the guilt or innocence of accused individuals in a court of law.
