Forensic expert deposes as witness in Malegaon blast case

The 261st witness to depose in the case, the forensic expert was an assistant chemical analyser in 2008 at the time of the blast. In his testimony, which is part-heard before the court, he said when he went to the spot of the incident, he had seen an LML Vespa scooter in a seriously damaged condition with its fuel tank, seat cover and boot blown off and spare parts scattered around. Other vehicles, including a Honda Unicorn and a bicycle, were also partly damaged.

On Tuesday, the scooter and the other vehicles part of the evidence were brought from the Kalachowkie ATS office and produced in the court. The witness identified the articles. He also submitted that traces of ammonium nitrate were found on the scooter and other articles. He said the engine number of the scooter was scratched off and he had been able to visualise three numbers after conducting tests. He also submitted that the original chassis number could not be traced.

The forensic expert will continue to depose on Wednesday. The articles were also produced before the court in 2019 when a panch witness had deposed.