Fast-track court for 26/11, then why not for 11/7: BJP

Five years after the serial train blasts, which happened on July 11, 2006, a number of victims are still awaiting the promised medical aid by the government and railway authorities. The hearing of the case at the lowest court is yet to begin as well.

The BJP on Tuesday questioned the discrimination between the victims of 11/7 and those of the 26/11 terror attacks, where a fast-track court was set up for justice.

The victims will be meeting the governor of Maharashtra on July 11 and present their side of the story. They are also planning to meet the president of India to apprise her of the situation.

“We have caught up with life, but we will never forget the horrific day when the blasts occurred,” said Alwyn D’Cunha, a victim of the blast in the train at Borivli. D’Cunha, a Vasai resident, since then has had a series of surgeries on his hand, which was badly injured in the blast.

“Many of the victims have been given compensation and ex-gratia, but the medical problems due to the blasts have led to multiple and successive surgeries and continuous medical treatment for many victims,” BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said.

“The judicial proceeding in the lowest level court is yet to begin and the terrorists, who are behind these blasts, are still out there. In the 26/11 case, the judgement has been delivered due to international pressure. Why such discrimination?” he questioned.

The serial local train blasts in July 11, 2006, had left 187 dead and 890 injured.