18 years after 26/11, Hafiz Saeed to face in absentia trial: What it means
In the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, which left 166 individuals dead, the Mumbai Police has embarked on a process to conduct an 'in absentia' trial against six Pakistani suspects, including Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi. The special prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam, announced the issuance of a proclamation against these absconding accused, paving the way for a trial to commence once a report is filed.
The proclamation encompasses Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi, Sajid Mir, Abu Alqama, Asim (Abu Qahafa), and Major Abdur Rehman Pasha. Should the accused be found guilty, they would face punishment if apprehended in India. The 'in absentia' trial, a provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, enables the trial of absconding offenders to circumvent delays.
Evidence against the six accused is deemed sufficient, and the trial's initiation is attributed to Ajmal Kasab's disclosure of the accused's roles during interrogation.
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