49 Convicts Get Life Sentence, 8 of Them Will be Hanged Under UAPA

A special court designated for the speedy trial of the 2008 serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad on Friday pronounced life imprisonment for all 49 convicts, of which eight have been given death penalty under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.On February 8, Special judge AR Patel had declared 49 of the total 78 accused as guilty under various offences of the Indian Penal Code, including for murder, sedition and waging war against the state, as well as under offences of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substance Act. One of the convicted was also found guilty of offences under the Arms Act.(details awaited)Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Assembly Elections Live Updates here.

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