Mumbai Police Moves Closer To Trial Against 6 Absconding 26/11 Accused

The Mumbai police has submitted an interim report on the process to serve a proclamation order on the six accused wanted in the 26/11 terror attack case.

The report was submitted to the court on Friday, with special public prosecutor Ujwal Nikam informing the court that the proclamation order issued on June 30 has been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Ministry acknowledged receipt of the order on August 3.

The order will now be sent to Interpol to serve it to the accused, who are residing in Pakistan. The prosecution has moved a fresh plea for proclamation against the six absconding accused as a mandatory compliance to begin the trial against them in their absence.

According to the new law, the prosecution can begin the trial against the absconding accused after they fail to appear before the court even after being declared proclaimed offenders. The prosecution has sought trial in absentia of the wanted accused, including Hafiz Saeed, under the relevant provisions of the law.

The court has scheduled the next hearing on September 14, for the prosecution to submit a report on the status of the proclamation. After the procedural compliance, the court may order the trial to proceed against the accused in their absence, noting that they have voluntarily waived their right of physical appearance.

The court can later appoint a lawyer from the legal aid cell to represent the accused, and the prosecution can proceed to lead evidence against them. The trial against the six absconding accused is a significant development in the 26/11 terror attack case, which has been pending for several years.

The 26/11 terror attack was a major terrorist attack that occurred on November 26, 2008, in Mumbai, resulting in the loss of several lives. The attack was carried out by a group of terrorists from Pakistan, and several accused were identified and charged in the case.

The prosecution's move to begin the trial against the absconding accused in their absence is a significant step towards bringing the perpetrators of the attack to justice. The case has been pending for several years, and the trial is expected to be a complex and lengthy process.

The Mumbai police and the prosecution are working closely to ensure that the trial is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, and that the accused are held accountable for their actions. The case is being closely watched by the public and the media, and the outcome is expected to have significant implications for the victims and their families.

In conclusion, the trial against the six absconding 26/11 accused is moving closer, and the prosecution is working to ensure that the perpetrators of the attack are brought to justice. The case is a significant development in the fight against terrorism, and the outcome is expected to have far-reaching implications for the country.