Kasab's conviction meets ends of justice: Ex-NSG boss

Former NSG chief JK Dutt, who headed the operation against the Pakistani terrorists during the Mumbai siege, today said the judgement of the special court convicting Ajmal Kasab meets the ends of justice.
   
However, the acquittal of two Indians in the case for lack of evidence does not prove their innocence, he said.

"I feel the judgement in the case meets the ends of justice," Dutt said.
   
Asked about the acquittal of Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed, he said they got the benefit of doubt.
   
"The evidence against them did not go beyond the reasonable doubt. When the evidence is not beyond reasonable doubt, the court gives the benefit of doubt in favour of the accused. It does not mean the accused are not involved," he said.

Dutt said the decision of the court will bring some solace to the families which lost their near and dear ones in the attacks.

"The decision of the court will reaffirm the faith of the people in the democratic system," he said.
      
Dutt headed the Operation Black Tornado against the terrorists during the Mumbai carnage.