Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Stays Execution in 2013 Hyderabad Blasts
Imagine some bad guys set off two bombs in a crowded shopping area in Hyderabad.
Many people got hurt and some died.
Years later, the court gave one of the bad guys, named Asadullah Akhtar, the death penalty.
But, the Supreme Court, which is the highest court, stepped in.
They said, 'Hold on a second!'
and stopped the execution.
They want to look at all the details again, like what the prison officials and doctors think, before making a final decision.
So, for now, Akhtar won't be executed.
The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of Asadullah Akhtar.
Akhtar was sentenced to death for the 2013 Dilsukhnagar blasts.
The blasts in Hyderabad killed 18 and injured 131.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the case, including reports from prison officials.
The court will also consider a psychological evaluation of Akhtar.
- Who
- Asadullah Akhtar, an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative.
- What
- The Supreme Court stayed the execution of Akhtar's death sentence.
- When
- The blasts occurred on February 21, 2013; the stay was issued on Thursday.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India; the Supreme Court in Delhi.
- Why
- The Supreme Court is reviewing Akhtar's case, challenging the death sentence.
- Event
- 2013 Dilsukhnagar Blasts
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Casualties
- 18 dead, 131 injured
- Accused
- Asadullah Akhtar
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Original Verdict
- Death penalty upheld by Telangana High Court