Suspected Terrorist in 2008 Bengaluru Bombing Dies of Heart Attack Before Verdict

Bengaluru, June 12: A suspected terrorist involved in the 2008 Madiwala bombing case died of a heart attack on Friday, just before a court was set to announce its verdict.

The series of bomb blasts that rocked Bengaluru in 2008 included a deadly explosion at the Madiwala police checkpost bus stand. The attacks resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a woman, and left several others injured.

The deceased, 60-year-old Abdul Khader, had been in judicial custody at the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru since 2010 in connection with the bombing case.

According to jail officials, Khader’s health deteriorated suddenly on Friday, prompting his transfer to Jayadeva Hospital for treatment. However, reports indicate that he suffered a heart attack en route to the hospital and passed away before receiving medical attention.

Officials stated that Khader had previously complained of health issues, which led to his immediate transfer to the hospital. Following his death, his body was sent to Victoria Hospital for post-mortem, and his family has been informed of the incident.

Khader’s trial was in its final stages, with a verdict expected in the coming days. Unfortunately, he died before the court could deliver its decision.

A resident of Virajpet in the Kodagu district, Abdul Khader was accused in connection with the series of bombings in Bengaluru. He was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as part of the investigation into the blasts.

The Madiwala explosion was one of several bombings in Bengaluru in 2008, which prompted extensive investigations by security agencies. On July 25, 2008, multiple improvised explosive devices detonated within a 30-minute interval, with the Madiwala checkpost being a key site. Injured individuals were treated at the nearby St. John’s Hospital.

Investigators found that these bombings were allegedly orchestrated by the banned extremist groups SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The Karnataka Police and NIA filed numerous FIRs and arrested dozens of suspects over the years, identifying several key figures, including alleged operators based in Pakistan.