Justice Delayed: The Innocence of Kamal Ahmad Ansari
Kamal Ahmad Ansari, falsely accused in the 2006 Mumbai blasts case, was posthumously acquitted after being imprisoned for 16 years. His family read the acquittal order at his grave, asserting his innocence and demanding accountability. Ansari's story highlights systemic flaws in the justice process.
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The family of Kamal Ahmad Ansari, wrongfully accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts, marked his posthumous acquittal by reading the court's order at his gravesite. They affirmed publicly that he was innocent of the charges that led to his unjust imprisonment.
Innocence Network's Dr. Abdul Wahid Sheikh, along with other community leaders, gathered to honor Ansari and highlight his ordeal. They stressed that Ansari, a simple man wrongfully painted as a terrorist, spent 16 years stripped of dignity and life opportunities.
Despite the court's recent acquittal, his family struggles with the stigma of past accusations, revealing a harsh critique of delayed justice. Ansari's story serves as a poignant example of deeply rooted flaws in the legal system.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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