Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Plea in Delhi HC Seeks Removal of Terrorists' Graves
A group has asked the Delhi High Court to move the graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt, who were terrorists, from Tihar Jail.
They believe these graves are turning the jail into a place where people celebrate terrorism, which is against the law and national security.
The group says keeping the graves there breaks the rules of the jail, which state that the bodies of executed prisoners should be handled to prevent them from becoming symbols of honor.
The group wants the court to order the graves to be moved to a secret place, like what was done with other executed terrorists, to stop any glorification.
A PIL was filed in the Delhi High Court regarding the graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt.
The plea seeks the removal of the graves from Tihar Jail.
The petitioners claim the graves are being misused.
The petitioners believe it goes against national security.
The plea cites violations of the Delhi Prisons Rules.
- Who
- Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh filed the plea.
- What
- The plea seeks removal of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt's graves from Tihar Jail.
- When
- The plea was recently filed.
- Where
- The case is in the Delhi High Court and concerns Tihar Jail.
- Why
- To prevent glorification of terrorism and misuse of jail premises.
- Legal Action
- PIL filed in Delhi High Court
- Target
- Graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt
- Location
- Tihar Jail, Delhi
- Plaintiffs
- Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh
- Objective
- Prevent glorification of terrorism
- Basis
- Violation of Delhi Prisons Rules