“Karnataka: High court upholds UAPA prosecution in 2013 BJP office blast, dismisses pleas of Al-Umma accused”, Organiser, April 25, 2025:
“The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions filed by ten accused individuals, including Peer Mohideen from Tamil Nadu, seeking to quash the state government’s order granting permission for their prosecution linked to a bomb blast incident that occurred in front of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Malleshwaram, Bangalore, in 2013.
This decision reflects the complex legal landscape surrounding terrorism-related incidents and the stringent measures in place to address unlawful activities under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
On April 17, 2013, the Malleshwaram locality of Bangalore was rocked by a bomb blast that took place outside the BJP office, instigating fears of widespread panic and insecurity in what is a politically significant area of the city……”
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