Mumbai, 22 Apr (HS): The Bombay High Court on

Wednesday acquitted four accused in the Malegaon bomb blast case of 2006, for

want of adequate evidence against them. The High Court also nullified the

verdict of Special NIA Court.

According to Adv Kaushik Mhatre the NIA in 2025 had

framed charges against the four accused – Rajendra Chaudhari, Dhan Sinh,

Manohar Ram Sinh Narvaria and Lokesh Sharma. The accused had preferred appeal

against the NIA order.

Malegaon in Nashik district experienced powerful

four blasts on 8 September 2006, three in Hamidia Masjid and Bada Kabristan area

and fourth on Mushawarat Square. ATS had initiated investigation in the case

and had arrested nine persons. Late the investigation was handed over to NIA,

which arrested the above four accused and the earlier nine accused were

released. Chargesheet against the four was filed. However, the High Court

acquitted them on Wednesday for want of adequate evidence against them.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar