State vs. Six Accused — 2004 Dhemaji Blast Case

Six people were convicted by a district court in Assam for their involvement in a 2004 bomb blast that occurred at an Independence Day celebration in Dhemaji, resulting in the deaths of 18 schoolchildren. The court acquitted eight other individuals in the same case.

Type: Court matter
State: Assam
Court / station: District Court, Assam
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Case details

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Judgment delivered: 4 Jul 2019
Verdict: Convicted
Prevailing party: Prosecution / State

Judgement

The court convicted six individuals for the 2004 blast and acquitted eight others due to lack of evidence.

Updates

Judgment4 Jul 2019
Assam: 6 convicted in 2004 Dhemaji blast case
Dhemaji (Assam) [India], July 04 (ANI): A district court in Assam convicted six persons and acquitted eight others in the 2004 Dhemaji school blast case on...
Explanation in simple terms
What:
A court found six people guilty for their role in a bomb explosion.
Who:
The District Court in Assam convicted six people who were the accused in the case.
When:
Reported on 4 Jul 2019.
Where:
The case took place in Dhemaji, Assam, at the District Court.
Why:
The court convicted the six people for their involvement in the bomb blast.
What it means:
The court has reached a final decision regarding the guilt of the six individuals.
Asian News International
Judgment4 Jul 2019
Dhemaji Blast Case: 15 Years Later, Six Convicted For Assam Blast That Killed 18 Children
A district court in Assam today convicted six people and acquitted eight others in a 2004 blast at Dhemaji.
Explanation in simple terms
What:
A court delivered a judgment finding six people guilty for a bomb explosion that killed children.
Who:
The District Court in Assam served as the judge for the six convicted people.
When:
Reported on 4 Jul 2019.
Where:
Dhemaji, Assam, District Court.
Why:
The court convicted the six people for an explosion that resulted in the deaths of children.
What it means:
The legal process reached a judgment after a lengthy period of time.
NDTV

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State vs. Six Accused — 2004 Dhemaji Blast Case

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Assam: 6 convicted in 2004 Dhemaji blast case

Dhemaji Blast Case: 15 Years Later, Six Convicted For Assam Blast That Killed 18 Children

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