Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Special TADA court refuses bail to two accused in 1993 serial blasts case

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Accused provided logistical support for blasts

The prosecution has alleged Halari provided logistical support for the blasts by purchasing and concealing three scooters that were used for the transportation and planting of explosives. One scooter was planted at Zaveri Bazar, resulting in 17 deaths, 57 injuries, and property damage worth Rs 1.20 crore, while the other scooters, planted at two different spots, were successfully defused by the police.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One of the accused was extradited to India in 2022

The two accused, who were absconding for more than 27 years, were arrested by Gujarat ATS in separate cases. Halari was arrested in January 2020, which Qureshi, against whom a Red Corner Notice had been issued, was brought back to India by Gujarat police in May 2022. 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: One of the accused was absconding for 27-28 years

With regards to Halari, the court ruled that no case was made out to release him on bail since he was absconding for 27-28 years. On Qureshi, the court held there was no merit in his application as it found no change in circumstances since the rejection of his previous bail plea.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Special TADA court refuses bail to two accused in 1993 serial blasts case
A special court here has refused bail to two key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts citing "gravity and seriousness of the crime". VD Kedar, special judge under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, refused bail to Munna Halari and Shoeb Qureshi on Thursday. The details of the two separate orders were made available on Friday. (PTI)