1993 Mumbai blasts case: Special public prosecutor seeks life term for Abu Salem

Mumbai: The Special Public Prosecutor on Tuesday sought a life term for underworld Abu Salem who has been convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

The Special Public Prosecutor made this submission during argument on quantum of sentence before TADA Court here. 

A special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court had on June 16 convicted underworld don Abu Salem and others in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

However, all accused were acquitted for the charge of waging war against the nation, according to ANI

Salem was convicted under charges of conspiracy and terror activities, but was acquitted of some charges of TADA for which he was framed initially.

Riyaz Siddique also convicted under TADA and other charges, but court believed prosecution failed to prove conspiracy charges against Riyaz.

Accused Mustafa Dossa was found guilty of conspiracy, murder and terror activities in the case.

Accused Firoz khan was convicted under charges of conspiracy and murder under sections of IPC, TADA and Explosives Act.

Other accused Tahir Merchant, Karimullah Shaikh were also convicted. Accused Abdul Qayyum was acquitted of all charges in the case. Court ordered his release on personal bond.

Salem was named in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case and is an accused in a slew of cases related to murder and extortion. 

He is currently lodged in the Taloja Jail in Navi Mumbai.

In February 2015, Salem was sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in the 1995 in connection with the murder of Mumbai builder, Pradeep Jain. 

With ANI inputs