However, Special Judge Anil K. Bhaskar let off Aseez Odakkali, Muhammad Rafi, Subair, Shefieq and Mansoor for want of evidence in the case. Of the 31, the Special Court for NIA convicted 13 accused and acquitted 18 others in April 2015. The agency has approached the Kerala High court for enhancing the punishment and challenging the acquittal of those who were tried in the case. The court convicted 13 accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act and the Indian Penal Code. Savad, the first accused in the case, is absconding.

Source: The Hindu July 13, 2023 00:57 UTC