Malegaon Blast Verdict 2025

Sept 29, 2008 – A blast near Bhikku Chowk mosque killed 6 and injured over 100 during evening prayers in Ramzan.

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Initial arrests linked the attack to right-wing extremists. Names like Pragya Thakur and Lt. Col. Purohit surfaced.

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Due to political pressure and complexity, Maharashtra ATS handed the probe to the NIA.

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Court dropped MCOCA charges; confessions under it ruled inadmissible. UAPA sanction found defective.

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On July 31, 2025, court cited lack of credible evidence. All 7 walked free after 17 years.Families of victims still seek closure. Who planted the bomb remains unknown even after 17 years.

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