Verdict Delivered in 2005 Shramjeevi Express Blast Case: Two Held Guilty

Verdict Delivered in 2005 Shramjeevi Express Blast Case: Two Held Guilty

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Verdict Delivered in 2005 Shramjeevi Express Blast Case: Two Held Guilty

Verdict Delivered in 2005 Shramjeevi Express Blast Case: Two Held Guilty

A Jaunpur court has delivered its judgment in the 2005 Shramjeevi Express blast case, finding Nafikul Vishwas and Hilal guilty for their involvement.

The tragic incident claimed the lives of 14 individuals, with 62 others sustaining injuries.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Rajesh Kumar Rai pronounced the verdict, setting January 2 for the sentencing.

The blast occurred around 5:00 pm on July 28, 2005, when an explosion tore through a coach of the Patna-New Delhi train near the Jaunpur station in Uttar Pradesh.

The catastrophic incident took place as the train crossed the Harpalganj railway station and reached Hariharpur railway crossing. Investigators discovered RDX, a powerful explosive, concealed in the train’s toilet.

RDX has been infamously used in various terrorist attacks on Indian targets, including the Ayodhya train bombing in June 2000.

According to witnesses, two young men carrying a white suitcase boarded the train at Jaunpur.

Shortly after their entry, they jumped off the moving train, abandoning the suitcase. Moments later, the devastating explosion rocked the carriage, causing havoc and loss of life.

The court’s decision marks a crucial milestone in the long-standing case, bringing partial closure to the tragic incident that unfolded nearly two decades ago.

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