Malegaon Blast: Seven Acquitted, ‘Saffron Terror’ Claims Rejected
A special court in Mumbai on August 2, 2025, acquitted seven individuals accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The verdict brings closure to a long-running and highly sensitive trial.
The court dismissed allegations made by a former Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer. These allegations centred on claims of a fabricated conspiracy to implicate the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the blasts, including the purported order to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
The judge cited inconsistencies and a lack of corroborating evidence to support the defence’s arguments. The court found the former officer’s testimony unreliable and insufficient to sustain the charges.
This acquittal marks a significant development in the Malegaon blast case. The verdict raises important questions about the integrity of investigations and the dangers of unsubstantiated allegations in sensitive national security matters. The impact on public perception of such high-profile cases will be keenly observed in the coming days.
