In the Malegaon blast case, the NIA court acquitted all 7 accused in the 2008 bombings due to lack of evidence, including Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Colonel Purohit. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the decision a mockery of justice, questioning the role of investigating agencies, the government's intentions, and the denial of justice to the victims.
Malegaon Bomb Blast: On July 31, 2025, the Malegaon blast case took a significant turn when a special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 bombing due to lack of evidence. The most prominent names in this decision include former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit. This decision has created a deep stir in political and social circles.
Six people lost their lives in the blast, and more than 100 were injured. Now that the court has acquitted everyone, the question arises—was there really no one guilty? AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has reacted sharply to this decision, calling it a 'mockery of justice'.
Was there really no one guilty?
The court, while acquitting all the accused, said that no sufficient and concrete evidence was found against them that could prove their involvement. But after a long judicial process of 17 years, when the victims and their families were hoping for justice, such a decision leaves many questions.
Owaisi's sharp attack: 'Not justice, but politics has happened'
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi expressed deep displeasure over the decision by sharing a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote: 'Will the Modi government and the Devendra Fadnavis government appeal against this decision, as they did against the 12 Muslim accused acquitted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings?' He also asked whether secular parties would react to this or whether this case would also fall victim to 'religious politics'.
Reference to Rohini Salian: 'NIA had said to soften up'
Owaisi also recalled the statement made by the then Special Public Prosecutor Rohini Salian in 2016, in which she revealed that the NIA had pressured her to 'soften her stance' against the accused. This statement was highly controversial at the time, and its echo has been heard once again with this decision.
Targeting investigation agencies as well
Owaisi questioned not only the political parties but also the working methods of the investigating agencies NIA and ATS. He said that the negligence and laxity of these agencies weakened the case. He wrote: 'The government that claims to have zero tolerance for terrorism is the same one that makes an accused in a terror case a Member of Parliament. What could be a bigger contradiction than this?'
Who will answer the victims?
Owaisi's most important question was—'Who killed the six innocent people who died in Malegaon?' When no one is found guilty, it is natural to question the credibility of the justice process. He also said that this case is not just a judicial error, but it exposes the shortcomings of the Indian judicial system where the balance of justice often falters on religious grounds.
Questioning the silence of the opposition as well
Owaisi also targeted other opposition parties and asked why they are silent now? He specifically sought answers from Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) as to whether they would give any public reaction on this issue? Or will this case also be limited to slogans of secularism?
