Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Malegaon Blast Case: Acquitted Accused Offers Reward to Slap Ex-CM
After being acquitted in a past bombing case, a man named Sudhakar Chaturvedi said he would pay people to slap a former leader.
This happened because of the former leader's comments about the case.
The former leader suggested using different terms to describe terrorism, which upset some groups.
They felt he was being unfair to Hindus and protested about it.
The original case was a bombing from 2008 that caused many deaths and injuries.
Sudhakar Chaturvedi, acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, offered a reward for anyone who slaps former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan.
Chaturvedi's remarks were in response to Chavan's comments on the verdict.
Chavan suggested using 'Hindu fundamentalist' or 'Hindu terrorism' instead of 'saffron terrorism'.
Shiv Sena protested Chavan's remarks, accusing him of maligning Hindu identity.
The Malegaon blast occurred in 2008, resulting in six deaths and 101 injuries.
- Who
- Sudhakar Chaturvedi and Prithviraj Chavan
- What
- Sudhakar Chaturvedi offered a reward for anyone who slaps former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan.
- When
- August 7, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- Chaturvedi reacted to Chavan's comments following the verdict of the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
Chavan's Stance
Right-Wing Groups' Perspective
Terrorism Terminology
Chavan's Stance
Advocates for different terminology regarding terrorism.
Right-Wing Groups' Perspective
Criticized for potentially maligning Hindu identity.
- Event
- 2008 Malegaon Blast
- Accused Acquitted
- Sudhakar Chaturvedi
- Reward Offered
- ₹2 Lakh
- Target of Remark
- Prithviraj Chavan
- Chavan's Suggestion
- Use 'Hindu fundamentalist' or 'Hindu terrorism'
- Protest
- Shiv Sena staged a protest
