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A special court in Gujarat on Friday sentenced 38 of the 49 people convicted in the 2008 Ahmedabad bombings to death. The remaining 11 offenders were sentenced to life imprisonment, ANI news agency reported.

Among those sentenced to death, the main accused was Safdar Nagori, former secretary general of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). Some of the other offenders are Imran Ibrahim Sheikh, Iqbal Qasam Sheikh, Shamsuddin Shaikh, Gyasuddin Ansari, Javed Ahmed Shaikh, Md​​ Usman Agarbattiwala and Ziaur Ra​​hman.

The offenders attended the trial by videoconference from prisons in Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Gaya, Bengaluru and other parts of the country. The offender was punished by Special Judge AR Patel.

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On February 8, a court convicted them of a series of bombings in the city on July 26, 2008, that killed 56 people and injured more than 200. As many as 28 other defendants were acquitted in the case as a result of the court’s decision to grant them the benefit of the doubt.

2008 Ahmedabad bombings | A special court sentenced 38 of 49 criminals to death pic.twitter.com/CtcEWGze2z

All 49 were convicted under Section 16 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which deals with terrorism, and IPC Sections 302 (murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy).

They were also convicted under IPC Sections 307 (attempted murder), 121-A (conspiracy to wage war or attempted war against the state) and 124-A (incitement) as well as the Explosives Act and the Damage to Public Property Act.

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On July 26, 2008, within 70 minutes, as many as 20 bombs were detonated in different areas of Ahmedabad. Islamic terror group Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami claims responsibility for attack

Police have said members of the Indian Jihad (IM) terror group were involved in the bombing. Police say IM terrorists planned the bombing in retaliation for the 2002 Godra riots.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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