A special court has convicted four individuals in connection with the 2008 Jaipur live bomb case, marking a significant development in one of Rajasthan’s deadliest terror attacks. The verdict pertains to a live bomb discovered near Ramchandraji Temple in Chandpole Bazaar on May 13, 2008, which was defused before it could explode. This bomb was part of a series of coordinated blasts that killed 71 people and injured over 200.
The convicted individuals—Mohammad Saif, Saifur Rehman, Mohammad Sarwar Azmi, and Shahbaz Ahmed—were found guilty under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the Explosives Act. The court has scheduled the sentencing for April 8, 2025.
These individuals were previously sentenced to death in 2019 for their involvement in the serial blasts but were acquitted by the Rajasthan High Court in 2023 due to lapses in the investigation. Following their acquittal, the state government reopened the live bomb case, leading to their conviction in this separate trial.
The prosecution presented 112 witnesses and over 1,200 documents as evidence during the trial. Among the key witnesses was a bicycle mechanic who testified that one of the accused had brought a bicycle rigged with explosives.
This conviction represents a crucial step in addressing the legal complexities surrounding the 2008 Jaipur blasts and ensuring accountability for the thwarted attack. Stay tuned for updates on the sentencing and further developments in this case.
