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Prime accused of 2008 Bangalore serial blasts released on bail

He has been charged with treason, terrorism and attempt to murder

ANI Bangalore

Prime accused of 2008 Bangalore serial blasts Abdul Naseer Madani was released on bail last night.

Abdul Naseer Madani said, "I am confident that I will prove my innocence before court. Thanks a lot, God will help me. I will obey all the conditions and instructions given by the Supreme Court."

"They arrested me at the time of fasting (Ramadan), and today again during fasting they have released me," he added.

Madani was arrested in Kerala on August 17, 2010 and sent to judicial custody, has been lodged in Parappana Agrahara Jail since then.

He has been charged with treason, terrorism and attempt to murder.

 

The serial blasts prior to a poll meeting to be addressed by senior BJP leader LK Advani had left 58 people dead and over 200 others injured.

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First Published: Jul 15 2014 | 11:22 AM IST

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