Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh: Two men, one from Bangladesh and the other from West Bengal, have been sentenced to death by a sessions court for their involvement in the 2005 Shramjivi Express train blast that resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people and injured 62 others.
The hearing in this case began in 2016, following the transfer of the two convicted individuals to Jaunpur Jail from Cherrapalli Jail in Andhra Pradesh. District Government Counsel Satish Pandey announced the death sentences for Hilal alias Hilaluddin and Nafikul Vishwas on Wednesday, along with a fine of Rs 5 lakh each.
The explosion occurred on July 28, 2005, near Jaunpur station in Uttar Pradesh, where RDX was used to detonate a coach of the Patna-New Delhi train. The explosives used in this attack had previously been linked to other terrorist incidents in the country.
The court had registered a case against seven individuals in relation to the bomb blast, two of whom were killed in a police encounter, while one remains at large. In 2016, two others were also sentenced to death for their involvement in the attack and have appealed the decision in higher court.
The involvement of the individuals from Bangladesh and West Bengal highlights the cross-border nature of this terrorist incident, underscoring the challenges that law enforcement agencies face in addressing such threats. The sentencing serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to hold perpetrators of terrorism accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, the death sentences for the two men involved in the Shramjivi Express train blast in 2005 reflect the continued pursuit of justice for the victims and their families. This case also underscores the complexities of addressing cross-border terrorist threats and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat such challenges.