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Dilsukhnagar Blasts: SC Puts On Hold Execution Of Indian Mujahideen Operative

Akhtar, lodged in a Delhi jail, had challenged the April verdict of the Telangana High Court.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold the execution of an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative who was sentenced to death in connection with the 2013 Dilsukhnagar blasts, which left 18 dead and 131 injured.

On the eve of February 21, 2013, two powerful explosions took place in Hyderabad’s Dilsukhnagar, a crowded shopping area. The first blast took place at a bus stop and another near an eatery in Dilsukhnagar.

The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria. The bench passed the order on a plea filed by convict As

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