Mumbai, July 22 -- AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan welcomed the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit all 12 individuals convicted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings case, calling it a victory of truth and justice.

He criticised the prolonged incarceration of the accused, saying their lives were destroyed over a period of 19 years due to wrongful charges. He alleged that laws such as MCOCA and UAPA are selectively used against Muslims, leading to decades of suffering and loss.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Pathan said, "This is a welcome judgement by the Bombay High Court. This is the victory of truth and justice. 12 innocent Muslims were arrested and jailed just on the basis of suspicion. They have received justice today, after 1...