Delhi Court Hears Yasin Bhatkal Parole Request

Yasin Bhatkal, a convicted terrorist and co-founder of the Indian Mujahideen, has requested custody parole from a Delhi court to visit his ailing mother, who has recently undergone cardiac surgery. Currently detained at Tihar Central Jail, Bhatkal's plea was presented to Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, who has directed the Delhi Police's Special Cell to file a response by Tuesday. Bhatkal is serving a death sentence for his involvement in multiple terror attacks, including the September 2008 Delhi serial blasts that killed 26 people and injured 135 others. His request for parole is grounded in the Delhi Prison Rules, which allow for such requests during emergencies involving family illness or other significant events. The court's prompt attention to the matter underscores its urgency given Bhatkal's claims regarding his mother's health. The outcome of this request remains to be seen as the court awaits the police's response.