Ajmal Kasab

The two lawyers -- Amin Solkar and Farhana Shah -- were tasked with defending Kasab, hanged to death on November 21, 2012 for killing over 166 people in Mumbai.

Cops were afraid, let Ajmal Kasab flee from station: Photojournalist

On November 26, 2008, Sebastian D'Souza ran out from his office next to the train station armed with nothing more than his Nikon camera and lenses, after hearing the gunfire.

SC cites 26/11 Mumbai attack to count on benefits of CCTV in courts

The SC, while referring to the CCTV grab of convict Ajmal Kasab, said it had proved detrimental for him during the trial.

How India can use 'captured terrorist' to its own advantage

Naved's capture will help us combat this subtle pressure for a while. But the Pakistani attacks will continue, as jihad is business-as-usual for our western enemy. Beyond embarrassment, Naved will not do much for us.

Fmr Pakistani officer admits to his country's role in 26/11

The revelations made by former Director General of Pakistan's Federal Investigating Agency Tariq Khosa claimed that 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab was a Pakistan national and Lashkar-e-Toiba trained all the 10 terrorists in camps in Thatta, Sindh.

Disappointed by govt steps on black money issue: Jethmalani

The Rajya Sabha MP said he had written to the Prime Minster but had received no replies to his complaint.

Cong stirs communal pot with bill seeking to fix problem

It is worth recalling that Shinde's previous efforts to out-manoeuvre the BJP and Narendra Modi with the majority vote completely failed. By hanging Ajmal Kasab and Afzal Guru, Shinde had hoped to halt the Modi juggernaut in Gujarat or stop his rise on the national scene.

A copybook President completes one year in office

77-year-old Pranab Mukherjee, a stickler for rules and conventions in his heydays as parliamentarian or minister, used occasions, whenever he got in the last one year, to impress upon the lawmakers to shed disruptions in the House while asking the judiciary to avoid overreach.

Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru hanged: Home Secy

Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru has been hanged. The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist was hanged at 8 am on Saturday, Home Secretary RK Singh said.

Kasab hanging tribute to 26/11 victims: RR Patil

The hanging of Ajmal Kasab on the morning of 21st November, 2012, took the entire nation by surprise. The operation was a closely guarded secret, known-only by a handful of people.

Kasab hanged, Pak still in denial over Hafiz Saeed's role

Wednesday, November 21, 2012, was a red-letter day in the 26/11 chapter with convict Ajmal Kasab being hanged and buried under secrecy in Pune's Yerawada jail.

Decision on Afzal Guru expected soon: Govt sources

After the execution of Ajmal Kasab, government sources on Wednesday said that the government could now expedite the decision on Parliament attack death row convict Afzal Guru.

Brainwashed by LeT, acted like robot during 26/11: Kasab

A slight figure in cargo pants and sneakers and a blue sweatshirt, gun-wielding Ajmal Kasab was the face of the horrific Mumbai terror attack and the key to unravel the conspiracy hatched in Pakistan.

Kasab buried in Yerwada jail premises: Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said that the Indian government tried to reach to the family members of Mumbai terror attack accused Ajmal Kasab, who was hanged this morning in Pune's Yerwada jail. He also said that Kasab has been buried in the Yerwada jail premises itself.

It's a victory for India: Ujjwal Nikam on Kasab hanging

Homage has been paid to all those who lost their lives in the 26/11 attack by the hanging of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who appeared for police in the case, on Wednesday said.

26/11 convict Kasab hanged at 7.30 am: Maha Home Ministry

The Maharashtra Home Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks convict Ajmal Kasab was hanged at 7.30 am on Wednesday morning.

President rejects Ajmal Kasab's mercy plea

President Pranab Mukherjee has rejected the mercy plea of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks convict Ajmal Kasab. The President's press secretary confirmed the reports saying the decision had been communicated to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Will Ajmal Kasab's death sentence go the Afzal Guru way?

After the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab, the big question remains whether his execution will be delayed just like that of Parliament attack convict Afzar Guru.

SC frees Faheem and Ansari; Mumbai police left red faced

The acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed Shaikh by the Supreme Court today left Mumbai police's elite crime branch red faced after it linked the duo with the 26/11 attacks.

26/11: SC rejects Ajmal Kasab's plea, upholds death

The Supreme Court has upheld death penalty for 26/11 Mumbai attacks convict Ajmal Kasab. Mohammed Ajmal Kasab is the lone Pakistani terrorist captured alive in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He was granted death penalty for his role in the attacks that left 166 people dead.

26/11: Death or life for Ajmal Kasab? SC to decide today

All eyes will be on the Supreme Court on Wednesday, which will pronounce its judgment on 26/11 Mumbai attacks convict Ajmal Kasab's plea against his death penalty.

Maha Govt rejects Kasab's security bill, wants waiver

Maharashtra government has refused to foot the Rs 19.28 crore bill sent by ITBP towards reimbursing expenses for guarding 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab lodged in the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai and wants Centre to waive the amount.

I acted like a robot and was brainwashed: Kasab to SC

Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab facing death penalty for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack claimed in the Supreme Court he was brainwashed like a "robot" into committing the heinous crime in the name of "God" and that he does not deserve capital punishment owing to his young age.

SC suspends Ajmal Kasab's death sentence

The Supreme Court today suspended the death sentence awarded to Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab in 26/11 Mumbai attack case, saying that it would like to hear his plea challenging capital punishment at length as "due process of law" has to be followed, even though many feel that the appeal should be outrightly "rejected".

SC stays 26/11 attacker Ajmal Kasab's execution

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed 26/11 accused Ajmal Kasab's execution and issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on his plea. Kasab's execution has been stayed till amicus curae report is heard.