In a significant development in the case of Jaipur’s serial bombs in 2008, the Special Court in Jaipur condemned four sentenced to life imprisonment. The judgment was passed on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 after their conviction 4 April under various parts of the Indian Criminal Code (IPC), the Act on illegal activities (prevention) (UAPA) and the Explosives Act.
Four individuals – Sarwar Azmi, Shahbaz Hussain, Saifur Rehman and Mohammad Saif – were found guilty of their involvement in planting unexploded bombs near Chandpole 13.
2008 Jaipur Serial Bomb Blasts: Background
On 13 May 2008, Jaipur witnessed one of the most destructive terrorist attacks in Indian history. Eight bombs exploded in crowded areas such as Manak Chowk Khanda, Chandpole Gate, Badi Chaupad, Muchhoti Chaupad, Tripolia Gate, Johri bazaar and sanganeri gate. Near the chandpole bazaar, another unexploded bomb was discovered and the authorities were destroyed. The explosions were carried out by means of ammonium nitrate, RDX and metal chips to maximize victims.
Indian Mujahideen demanded responsibility for attacks via e -mail sent to the media shortly after the incident. The investigation was proposed by possible ties with Harkat-ul-jad-al-Islam Bangladesh (Huji) and caused concerns about cross-border terrorism.
2008 Jaipur serial bombs Blasts: Legal Proceedings
In December 2019, a special court in Rajasthan convicted four individuals – Mohammad Saif, Sarwar Azmi, Saifur Rehman and Moammad Salman – their involvement in the explosions. They were sentenced to death under various parts of the law IPC, UAPA and explosives. During the initial court, however, Shahbaz Hussain was exempt and benefited from doubt.
In March 2023, the High Court in Rajasthan overturned the sentences of the death of four convicted of insufficient evidence and procedural outages. The liberation of Shahbaz Hussain was also confirmed by the High Court.
2008 Jaipur Serial Bombs: Recent Development
The latest conviction is another chapter in the long -term legal battle surrounding the case of the Jaipur serial bomb in 2008.
The state government and victims filed petitions of special leave against the decision of the High Court at the Supreme Court, which are still waiting.
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