"India will never tolerate terrorism or anti-national activities on its soil": Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi
Gandhinagar, July 7
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday welcomed the Gujarat High Court's verdict in the 2008 Ahmedabad Serial Bomb Blast Case, calling it a historic day for the nation.
He said the judgment is significant not only for Ahmedabad and Gujarat but also sends a strong message to the country and peace-loving nations around the world in the fight against terrorism.
Speaking from GIFT City, Gandhinagar, the Deputy CM said that the serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad on July 26, 2008, claimed the lives of many innocent citizens. With today's verdict, justice has finally been delivered to the victims, their families, and the people of Gujarat. By upholding the trial court's judgment, the Gujarat High Court has confirmed the death penalty for 38 terrorists and life imprisonment for 11 others, making this one of the most significant judgments in the history of India's judicial system.
On behalf of the people of Gujarat, Sanghavi expressed his gratitude to the Gujarat High Court, the trial court, and the entire investigation team. He said the investigating agencies deserve appreciation for their dedicated efforts over the years, ensuring the case was pursued without any legal lapses or compromise. He added that the verdict sends a clear message that there is no place for terrorism or anti-national activities on Indian soil.
Deputy CM further stated that, in accordance with the High Court's directions, the Government led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will immediately provide financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the blasts and ₹5 lakh to those who sustained critical injuries. He reiterated that the Government stands firmly with the affected families and remains committed to supporting them.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I'm glad justice has been delivered, I can't help but think about the families who waited so long. Their pain must have been unimaginable. The financial assistance of ₹10 lakh is a good gesture, but no amount of money can bring back loved ones. I hope this verdict also prompts us to strengthen intelligence and preventive measures so such tragedies don't happen again.
As someone who was living in Ahmedabad during those blasts, I've never forgotten the chaos and terror of that day. This judgment is a milestone for India's fight against terrorism. A strong message indeed — our country will never tolerate such heinous acts. Kudos to the Gujarat Police and all agencies involved for not giving up hope.
This is indeed historic — 38 death penalties and 11 life imprisonments. I just hope the appeal process doesn't drag on for another decade. Our legal system needs to ensure swift execution of such verdicts to truly deter future terrorists. Otherwise, such strong judgments lose their impact. A good day for India though. 🙏
Reading about the verdict gives me chills. So many lives were lost in those blasts. The Deputy CM's words ring true — India indeed has zero tolerance for terrorism. It's also heartening to see the government stepping up for the victims' families. Financial help is much needed, but I hope they also get psychological support. Well done Gujarat!
A big victory for our justice system. 16 years of thorough investigation and legal proceedings resulted in this. I appreciate the Gujarat High Court for upholding the trial court's verdict. It
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