2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case: One accused held from Kerala

#JUSTIN: Important arrest in 2008 #Bengaluru serial blast case, ATC with the assistance of central agencies have detained 1 accused Shoab, absconding since 2008. According to @ips_patil Red Corner, Notice was issued against him, he has been detained in Kerala. @IndianExpress

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Sandeep Patil, Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime, said “Bengaluru city ATC with the assistance of central agencies have detained one accused Shoab, absconding since 2008 in connection with the 2008 Bengaluru Serial blast case. A Red Corner Notice was issued against him and he has been detained in Kerala and being brought to the city.”

The serial blasts rocked the IT city on July 25, 2008, killing one and injuring eight. A series of nine bombs were detonated across various locations in Bengaluru like Adugodi, Madiwala, Ashok Nagar, Byatarayanapura, Sampangiram Nagar, Kengeri, and Koramangala police station limits.

“In the case, police have brought out the role of 32 accused and arrested 22 accused till now and legal action has been taken. Shohib has a major role in this incident and has been absconding for more than 12 years,” Patil added.

On Tuesday morning Shohib was brought to Bengaluru for further enquiry, police said.