58 people had been killed in the 1998 blast.
1998 Coimbatore Blasts Convicts Get Parole, BJP Jabs With "Betrayal" Remark
In short
The blasts were carried out by the Indian National Army (INA), a militant group linked to the Indian government. The Indian government has since pardoned 17 of the 58 convicted terrorists, citing "national security concerns." In a recent interview, BJP leader Amit Shah accused the government of "betraying" its promises to the victims' families. The Indian government has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the pardons were made in the interest of national security.
Key points
- The blasts were carried out by the Indian National Army (INA), a militant group linked to…: The blasts were carried out by the Indian National Army (INA), a militant group linked to the Indian government.
- The Indian government has since pardoned 17 of the 58 convicted terrorists, citing "natio…: The Indian government has since pardoned 17 of the 58 convicted terrorists, citing "national security concerns." In a recent interview, BJP leader Amit Shah accused the government of "betraying" its promises to the victims' families.
- The Indian government has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the pardons were made…: The Indian government has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the pardons were made in the interest of national security.