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Rashid Khan
Coverage of Rashid Khan in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court stays premature release of Bowbazar blast convict
The Supreme Court has halted the premature release of Rashid Khan, a convict in the Bowbazar blast case. The court described Khan's actions as 'almost a terrorist activity' and noted his role as a 'mastermind' in the case.
- West Bengal moves Supreme Court against early release of 1993 Bowbazar blast convict
West Bengal has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the early release of Rashid Khan, a convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case. The High Court had ordered his premature release, stating his incarceration period was sufficient to achieve punishment and deterrence objectives.