This Article is From Nov 21, 2012

Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Kasab hanging: Highlights

Mumbai: Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist caught alive during the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai in 2008, was hanged at the Yerawada Jail in Pune at 7.30 am today.

Here are the highlights of what Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil said on his hanging:

  • This was an attack on our country
  • Many of our citizens were killed, including our brave officers
  • 9 terrorists were killed but one was caught alive
  • The special 26/11 court awarded death penalty to Ajmal Kasab, High Court and Supreme Court upheld it
  • He filed a mercy petition, but was rejected
  • And he was hanged at 7:30 am this morning
  • This is a tribute to people and police officers who lost their lives during the attack.


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