India begins in-absentia trial of Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi for 26/11 attacks
India has initiated a trial in absentia against six individuals accused in connection with the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The proceedings are being conducted under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which allows courts to try fugitive accused in their absence. A special court has formally declared Lashkar-e-Taiba figures Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi as fugitives as part of the process. Evidence from the confession of convicted attacker Ajmal Kasab is being used to establish their alleged role in the attacks. Interpol has also been approached to issue red corner notices against the accused to aid in their apprehension.
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