2008 Malegaon blast: NIA court issues warrant against Sadhvi Pragya Thakur | Latest News India
MUMBAI: A special NIA (National Investigation Agency) court on Monday issued a bailable warrant for arresting BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, a prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast, which killed six people and injured 101 persons. The warrant of ₹10,000 was issued as the MP was not present in court despite directions to the contrary. BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur (PTI) Read here: NIA gets court nod to attach property of 2008 Malegaon blast accused Kalsangra Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. During the hearing, Thakur’s lawyer highlighted her fragile health and sought exemption from appearance before the court, annexing a photocopy of a letter issued by her Bhopal-based doctor stating she was suffering from dizziness but could travel at her own risk. Special NIA judge AK Lahoti rejected the plea and observed that though it was specifically directed that the accused must remain present in court on March 11, 2024, along with a medical certificate, neither she was present, nor was the original medical certificate produced on …