Justice Denied: Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts
The Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts, causing shock and disappointment among survivors and victims' families. They lament the absence of justice 19 years after the tragedy. Survivors express disbelief, questioning the system's failure to identify and punish the perpetrators.
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In a shocking turn of events, the Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts, a verdict that has left survivors and families of victims reeling with disappointment. The horrific attacks claimed more than 180 lives, with survivors now expressing their deep dismay over the prolonged wait and perceived failure in achieving justice.
Among those expressing outrage is Chirag Chauhan, a survivor now wheelchair-bound, who took to social media to voice his disappointment, stating that 'justice got killed'. Many other survivors, including Mahendra Pitale and Harish Powar, have questioned the judicial system's inability to hold anyone accountable for the brutal act.
The parents of Harshal Bhalerao, one of the victims, are devastated, feeling that their quest for justice over the last 19 years has been fruitless. They, like many others affected, continue to grapple with their loss and the feeling of abandonment by the justice system, as the nation moves forward, leaving their scars unhealed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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