Archive · 11 Dec 2025
IPS Officer Recalls Sanjay Dutt's Arrest in 1993 Mumbai Blast Case
A police officer named Rakesh Maria talked about how he investigated the 1993 Mumbai bombings.
He found out that actor Sanjay Dutt had some weapons that were used in the bombings.
When Rakesh questioned Sanjay, he at first said he was innocent.
But then Rakesh got angry and slapped Sanjay, who then admitted he made a mistake.
Sanjay was very sorry and asked not to tell his dad, Sunil Dutt.
But Rakesh said he had to.
When Sanjay saw his dad, he cried and said he was sorry.
Sanjay went to jail and finished his sentence in 2016.
IPS officer Rakesh Maria investigated Sanjay Dutt's involvement in the 1993 Mumbai blasts.
Sanjay Dutt initially denied involvement but confessed after being confronted by Rakesh Maria.
Sanjay Dutt kept some weapons but returned most to the terrorists planning the attacks.
Sanjay Dutt was arrested at the airport upon his return from shooting a film in Mauritius.
Sanjay Dutt fell at his father Sunil Dutt's feet, apologizing for his mistake.
- Who
- IPS officer Rakesh Maria and actor Sanjay Dutt
- What
- Recollection of Sanjay Dutt's arrest and confession in the 1993 Mumbai blast case
- When
- During the investigation of the 1993 Mumbai blasts and subsequent interactions
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To recount the events leading to Sanjay Dutt's conviction for illegal possession of arms
- Investigator
- Rakesh Maria
- Case
- 1993 Mumbai blasts
- Actor Involved
- Sanjay Dutt
- Charges
- Illegal possession of arms
- Sentence Ended
- 2016
- Key Witnesses
- Hanif Kadawala, Sameer Hingora
- Location of Arrest
- Mumbai Airport
- Father's Reaction
- Sunil Dutt's face went pale