12 convicted, one acquitted in 2006 Mumbai serial blast case

A Special Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) court on Friday convicted 12 persons and acquitted one in connection with the 2006 Mumbai serial blast case.

Abdul Waheed Sheikh is the accused who has been acquitted by the court.

188 people had died and 829 people were injured after seven RDX bombs had exploded in the first class coaches of Mumbai's suburban trains on July 11, 2006.

The blast had occurred between Khar Road-Santacruz, Bandra-Khar Road, Jogeshwari-Mahim Junction, Mira Road- Bhayander, Matunga- Mahim Junction and Borivali.