Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Maharashtra opposes Abu Salem's 14-day parole
Abu Salem, a convicted gangster in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, asked for a 14-day parole to visit his family in Uttar Pradesh.
The Maharashtra government said no, fearing he might run away and cause problems between India and Portugal.
They suggested a 2-day parole with police instead.
The court will decide on January 28.
The Uttar Pradesh Police also said the area is sensitive and his release might cause trouble.
Abu Salem requested 14-day parole to visit family in Uttar Pradesh after his brother's death.
Maharashtra prison authorities opposed, fearing he might abscond and cause diplomatic issues with Portugal.
Authorities proposed a 2-day parole with police escort instead.
Uttar Pradesh Police reported the area as communally sensitive, potentially disturbing peace.
Next hearing scheduled for January 28 to discuss law-and-order issues.
- Who
- Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case
- What
- Request for 14-day emergency parole opposed by Maharashtra prison authorities
- When
- Next hearing on January 28
- Where
- Saraimir village, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To visit family after the death of his elder brother, Abu Hakim Ansari
- Name
- Abu Salem
- Conviction
- 1993 Mumbai blasts case
- Extradition
- 2005 from Portugal
- Parole Request
- 14-day emergency parole
- Proposed Parole
- 2-day parole with police escort
- Location
- Saraimir village, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Reason for Parole
- Death of elder brother, Abu Hakim Ansari
- Next Hearing
- January 28