Key Facts
An undertrial prisoner accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case died at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on June 12. The deceased, identified as Abdul Khader, was in his late 60s and originally from Madikeri. He had been in custody for 16 years.
Details of the Incident
According to the Parappana Agrahara police, Khader developed sudden health complications around 1.45 p.m. and passed away before he could be shifted to a hospital. The police have registered an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) and the body has been sent for post-mortem.
Health Background
Police sources revealed that Khader had been suffering from diabetes and kidney-related ailments for over a decade. He was under regular medical supervision within the prison. An officer stated, "He was diabetic and had kidney-related ailments for a long time. He had been in prison for 16 years."
Investigation and Legal Status
Khader was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) after it took over the case from the Bengaluru City Police. He was an undertrial prisoner at the time of his death.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
The 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case remains one of the most significant terror investigations in Karnataka. Khader's death marks the end of a long legal process for one of the accused. The NIA continues to handle the case, and further proceedings will be unaffected by this development.
FAQ
- Who was Abdul Khader? Abdul Khader was an undertrial accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case. He was in his late 60s and hailed from Madikeri.
- When did Abdul Khader die? He died on June 12 at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru.
- What was the cause of death? He had been suffering from diabetes and kidney ailments for a long time and developed health complications around 1.45 p.m. on June 12.
Source: www.thehindu.com