American center attack: Accused convicted
By agencies
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Tuesday, 26 April 2005, 19:30 IST
KOLKATA:Aftab Ansari, the Dubai-based don, the main accused in the January 22, 2002 terrorist attack on the American Center in Kolkata was convicted for murder, conspiracy and waging war against the country Tuesday.
Judge Basudev Mazumdar released two other accused. Six other accused Jamiluddin Nasser, Rehan Alam, Adil Hasan, Musharat Hussain, Hasrat Alam and Shakir Aktar were also convicted.
Six others are still absconding. Dilip Patel and Shakil Mallick were found not guilty and were directed to be released.
The judge Basudev Mazumdar will deliver the quantum of sentence Wednesday. The maximum sentence under the charges is death.