Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Court Orders Witness Security in 1993 Mumbai Blasts Trial
A court in Mumbai has told the police to keep a close watch on a witness in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.
This means the police need to protect the witness and their family all the time.
The witness had told the court they were worried about their safety and had previously been guarded by many officers and a special car.
Now the court agreed the witness needed to be protected and told the police to make it happen.
This is because the witness is involved in a very serious case where many people were killed and injured.
Special court orders round-the-clock security for a witness in the 1993 Mumbai blasts trial.
The witness testified in court and requested security for himself and his family due to a perceived threat.
The court acknowledged the need for security, citing previous instances of protection.
The witness previously received 32 guards and a bulletproof car during the first two phases.
The court directed the police to provide adequate security for the witness and their family.
- Who
- A special court in Mumbai, the witness, and the police.
- What
- Special court directed police to provide round-the-clock security to a witness and their kin for the third phase of the 1993 serial blasts trial.
- When
- The court order was issued on June 27, as per the report.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- The witness requested increased security due to a perceived threat.
- Event
- 1993 Mumbai blasts trial
- Court Order
- Round-the-clock security for a witness and their kin.
- Witness Protection Request
- Yes
- Previous Protection
- 32 guards and a bulletproof car
- Location
- Mumbai