MUMBAI:
In the first ever conviction of policemen under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, five Maharashtra personnel were convicted in the 1993 blasts case on Tuesday.
To demand severe punishment
Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said the prosecution would demand severe punishment for them as they allowed RDX to enter Mumbai. Had they taken precautions, the series of explosions could have been avoided on March 12, 1993.
V.K. Patil, sub-inspector under suspension, was found guilty under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and 3 (3) of TADA (aiding and abetting in a terrorist act). Four constables were found guilty under 3 (3) of TADA but let off under 120-B of IPC, while three others were acquitted.
``Patil allowed consignment''
Judge P.D. Kode said Patil decided to allow a consignment of arms and ammunition to pass through a checkpost on January 9, 1993 while the constables merely followed him.
The prosecution charge was that when the truck, full of arms and ammunition, was intercepted at Ghondgar Phata near Alibaug in Raigad district, Patil and seven constables allowed it to pass without checking and for that, they received a bribe of Rs. 7 lakh.
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