Twelve Years Lost: India's Terror Case Timebomb The Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives, Mohd Saquib Ansari and Waqar Azhar, after 12 years in custody is a stark reminder of the systemic failures that plague India's counter terrorism efforts.
Their prolonged incarceration without trial has led to a gross violation of human rights, with little regard for due process or the rule of law.
A Decade of Delay The Delhi Police Special Cell registered a terror case against Ansari and Azhar in November 2011. The subsequent trial was hindered by lack of progress and inefficient investigation.