2008 MALEGAON BLAST
'When we take PoK back, our objective will be achieved...': Uma Bharti lauds Operation Sindoor
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists. India repelled subsequent Pakistaggression and pounded its airbases. India has said that Op Sindoor has not ended and any misadventure by Pakistan will get a befitting response.
Sanatan Dharma has ruined India: NCP-SCP MLA Jitendra Awhad after Malegaon verdict
NCP-SCP MLA Jitendra Awhad ignited controversy by asserting that Sanatan Dharma has "ruined India" and labeling its ideology as "perverted," following the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts. BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Congress party's use of terms like "saffron terror." The NIA court acquitted all seven accused due to lack of evidence.
Tortured in jail to implicate Adityanath, Bhagwat: Malegaon blast accused
Ramesh Upadhyay, acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, alleges torture. He says officials pressured him to falsely implicate Yogi Adityanath and Mohan Bhagwat. Upadhyay claims the UPA government influenced the investigation. He refused to give false statements despite facing severe hardship. Upadhyay states he has no political ambitions. He fought to prove his innocence.
"Forced me to take names of Mohan Bhagwat, PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath": Sadhvi Pragya on investigation of Malegaon bomb blast
Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur alleged that she faced coercion during the investigation of the 2008 Malegaon blast. She claimed that there was an attempt to pressure her into falsely implicating prominent figures like PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath, and Mohan Bhagwat.
Malegaon blast case: Abhinav Bharat not banned, govt yet to declare it terror outfit, says court
A special court acquitted seven individuals in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court questioned the prosecution's claim about Abhinav Bharat's involvement. It highlighted that the government never banned Abhinav Bharat as a terror group. The court also noted the prosecution failed to prove the trust's funds were used for illegal activities.
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'Bhagawa, Sanatana, Rashtra have won': Sadhvi Pragya Thakur on Malegaon case verdict
After being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur said the verdict signified the victory of "Bhagawa, Sanatana aur Rashtra" while accusing the Congress of fabricating the case for political gains and defaming nationalists.
Malegaon blast case: Former BJP MP Pragya Thakur says she was tortured, forced to name PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath & others
Pragya Thakur, acquitted in the Malegaon blast case, alleged torture by the ATS. She said she was forced to implicate Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath, and Mohan Bhagwat. She claimed the Congress party orchestrated a conspiracy. The NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts. The court cited a lack of evidence.
Malegaon blast case: Forced to name UP CM Yogi Adityanath, says witness; court scraps his statement to ATS
A special court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing unreliable witness testimony. A witness claimed the Maharashtra ATS coerced him to implicate Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, among others. The court deemed the witness's statement involuntary, noting allegations of torture and threats by ATS officers, ultimately questioning its admissibility and authenticity.
Malegaon blast: Special court junks former ATS officer's claim of order to arrest Mohan Bhagwat
A special court, while acquitting seven individuals in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, dismissed claims by a former ATS official that he was instructed to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The court found no merit in the advocate's reliance on Mehboob Mujawar's assertions.
Ex-cop alleges he was ordered to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to frame 'Bhagwa Terror' narrative in Malegaon blast case
A retired police officer, Mehiboob Mujawar, claims he received orders to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The aim was to build a 'Bhagwa terror' narrative in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Mujawar alleges this after the acquittal of Pragya Thakur and others. He says he refused the order, leading to a false case against him.
Congress, Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) cautious on 2008 blast case acquittals: BJP seeks apology
Following the NIA court's verdict on the 2008 Malegaon blasts, the BJP is demanding an apology from the Congress for allegedly framing Hindus. While the Congress is questioning the investigation's progress and the fate of Hemant Karkare's clues, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has softened its stance.
17 years on, all seven accused acquitted in Malegaon blast case
A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court cited a lack of evidence. The blast killed six and injured over 100. Victims' lawyer will appeal the verdict. The court noted the prosecution failed to prove the case.
Congress never coined 'Hindu terror' term, says Digvijaya
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh refuted the BJP's claims that the Congress party coined the term "Hindu terror" following the acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Singh emphasized that terrorism should not be linked to any religion, as all faiths promote peace and non-violence.
'Saffron terror' was Congress's vote bank plot: BJP
BJP criticized Congress following the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged a Congress-led conspiracy to impose the label of Hindu terrorism. He blamed vote-bank politics and accused P. Chidambaram and Sushil Kumar Shinde of using terms like 'Saffron Terrorism'. Amit Malviya demanded an apology from Congress for defaming Sanatana Dharma.
Justice not done, will move higher courts, say kin of Malegaon blast victims
Liyaqat Shaikh, father of the youngest victim in the 2008 Malegaon blast, Farheen, expressed his dismay over the acquittal of all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur. He intends to appeal to the Supreme Court for justice, echoing the sentiments of other victims' families who feel let down by the verdict.
Malegaon blast case: Congress must apologise for 'Hindu terror' term, say MP CM, Uma Bharti
Following the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and BJP leader Uma Bharti are demanding an apology from Congress leaders, particularly Digvijaya Singh, for propagating the "Hindu terror" narrative. They assert the court's verdict disproves the Congress's claims and defamed Hindu saints and Sanatan Dharma.
Malegaon blast acquittal: Who is responsible? asks outfit that helped victims
An organization assisting victims' families in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has voiced strong disapproval over the acquittal of all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Prasad Purohit. Questioning the verdict, the organization seeks clarity on who was responsible if those acquitted were not involved. They expressed disappointment that justice was not served to the blast victims.
Hindu terror bogey busted, Congress should apologise for maligning 'sanatan dharma': BJP
The BJP on Thursday demanded an apology from Congress leaders, including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, after all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case were acquitted by a special court in Mumbai. BJP leaders said the verdict debunked the "Hindu terror" narrative. The court cited investigation flaws and gave the accused the benefit of doubt.
Malegaon case order slap to Congress, it should apologise for 'saffron terror narrative': Shrikant Shinde
Following the acquittal of the 2008 Malegaon blast accused, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde criticized the Congress party's "saffron terror" narrative, demanding an apology. Shinde asserted the court's decision was a setback for Congress. He also targeted Shiv Sena (UBT) for allying with Congress and allegedly abandoning Hindutva principles and Bal Thackeray's ideologies.
Malegaon blast verdict: Owaisi-led AIMIM demands Maharashtra govt challenge acquittal in HC
Imtiaz Jaleel, an AIMIM leader, urged the Maharashtra government to challenge the acquittal of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. He questioned the real perpetrators behind the blasts. Jaleel drew parallels to the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case acquittals. He suggested the Supreme Court might intervene if the acquittal is not challenged.
2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur, Lt Col Purohit hail acquittal, thank court
Pragya Singh Thakur and Prasad Purohit were acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The blast resulted in six deaths and many injuries. Thakur said it was a win for saffron. She added her life was ruined. Purohit claimed he was implicated. The court found no reliable evidence against the accused. The court stated terrorism has no religion.
Terrorism was never saffron and will never be: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis stated terrorism has no religious affiliation. A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case due to lack of evidence. Sushilkumar Shinde declined comment. Krishna Hegde welcomed the verdict, accusing Congress of a conspiracy. Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil asserted Hindutva was wrongly labeled as terrorist.
Malegaon bomb blast case explained: What were the charges against Sadhvi Pragya and why the court acquitted all accused
Malegaon bomb blast case 2008: A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing a lack of reliable evidence. The blast, which killed six and injured over 100 in Malegaon, Maharashtra, had sparked intense scrutiny. The court emphasized that suspicion cannot replace proof and that terrorism has no religion.
Malegaon blast case: Court acquits all seven accused including ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya and Lt Col Purohit
Malegaon blast case verdict: A special NIA court has given its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court cited defective sanction orders and lapses in the investigation. It stated UAPA could not be invoked. The blast killed six and injured over 100. The NIA sought punishment for the accused. The trial began in 2018 and concluded on April 19, 2025.
A former BJP MP, two army personnel & others: Who are the 7 people acquitted in the Malegaon bomb blast case?
In a major verdict, all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case were acquitted. The special court cited insufficient evidence. Among those acquitted were Pragya Singh Thakur, a former BJP MP, and Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit. The blast, which occurred near a mosque, resulted in six deaths and numerous injuries. The prosecution alleged the involvement of right-wing extremists.
Ahead of NIA court's Malegaon blast verdict, accused maintain innocence, calls it "fabricated case"
A Special NIA court in Mumbai will deliver the verdict today in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Seven accused individuals await the judgment. Retired Major Ramesh Upadhyay claims the case is fabricated. He alleges witness intimidation during the investigation. Another accused, Sameer Kulkarni, anticipates the verdict. He believes the truth will prevail.
2008 Malegaon blast: All seven accused acquitted including ex BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya and Lt Col Prasad Purohit
A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused, including Sadhvi Pragya and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The blast, which killed six and injured 79, was initially investigated by the ATS, who implicated the Hindu right-wing group Abhinav Bharat.
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