Overview

• The 2008 blast in Malegaon killed six people and injured over 100, with an explosive device detonated near a mosque during Ramadan and Navratri.
• The case, initially investigated by the Maharashtra ATS, was transferred to the NIA in 2011 due to procedural concerns.
• Seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, face charges under the UAPA and IPC for terrorism, conspiracy, and promoting enmity between religious groups.
• The prosecution examined 323 witnesses during the trial, with 34 turning hostile, and argued the blast was intended to terrorize the Muslim community and disrupt communal harmony.
• The special court concluded proceedings on April 19, 2025, reserving its verdict for May 8, as the NIA sought strict punishment for the accused.