Four Sentenced to Death Penalty In 2008 Jaipur Serial Blasts

A special court in Jaipur on 20 December sentenced to death the four terrorists accused in the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts that killed 71 people and injured 185. They were tried for eight cases registered by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)

Crux of the Matter

1. Four people were held guilty of the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts for planting the bombs and carrying out explosions. One of the accused was acquited for sending an e-mail claiming responsibility for the blasts.

2. On December 18 Special Judge Ajay Kumar Sharma convicted 4 terrorists by giving the death penalty to Mohammed Saif (34), Mohammed Sarwar Azmi (36), Saifur Rehman (36) and Mohammed Salman (34).

3. They were charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the Explosives Act.

4. Defence lawyer Paker Farooq said, “We will file an appeal against the judgment in the High Court. This verdict is based on conjectures and surmises. There was no direct evidence and the circumstantial evidence was not trustworthy.”

5. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, “Those who believe in violence should be taught a lesson.”

6. The blasts occurred in Jaipur on 13 May 2008 at eight places at Chandpol Gate, Badi Chaupad, Triploya Bazaar, Jauhari Bazaar and Sanganeri Gate within a span of 12-15 minutes.

7. The Special Court was established in the Bani Park District Courts complex on December 4, 2009.

Curiopedia

The Jaipur bombings were a series of synchronized bomb blasts that took place on 13 May 2008 within a span of fifteen minutes at locations in Jaipur, the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, and a tourist destination. A tenth bomb was found and defused. Official reports confirm 63 dead with 216 or more people injured. The bombings shocked most of India and resulted in widespread condemnation from leaders across the world with many countries showing solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. This was the first time terrorists had targeted Jaipur which is India’s tenth largest city and one of its most popular tourist destinations. The bombs went off near historic monuments at one of the busiest times of the day. One of the bombs exploded close to Jaipur’s most famous landmark, the historic Hawa Mahal. More Info

Curated Coverage

1. The Hindu – Death for 4 in 2008 Jaipur bomb blasts case

2. Swarajya – 2008 Jaipur Terror Attack: All Four Convicted In Serial Blasts Case That Killed Over 70 People Sentenced To Death

#Jaipur #Law #Security #Terrorism