Malegaon Case Cop: We Got Orders to Arrest RSS Chief
By : Krishna Mishra
🚨 Bombshell Claim: Former ATS Officer Says He Was Ordered to Arrest RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in Malegaon Blast Probe
âť— Key Allegation
Mehboob Mujawar, a retired Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) inspector involved in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has alleged that he was instructed by senior officials—including Param Bir Singh—to arrest RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. He claims the motive was to construct a "saffron terror" narrative to falsely implicate Bhagwat and others.
🧾 Background & Context
Mujawar was part of the original ATS investigation into the 2008 Malegaon blast, which killed six and injured nearly 100 people. The case was later handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and involved alleged links to Abhinav Bharat, a right-wing group.
He says the orders extended not only to Bhagwat, but also to individuals like Sandip Dange, Ramji Kalsangra, and Dilip Patidar. Mujawar refused, stating Bhagwat’s influence made it impossible, and was later falsely accused in fabricated charges as retaliation.
⚖️ Court Verdict & Fallout
A special NIA court in Mumbai acquitted all seven accused, including Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit and Pragya Singh Thakur, citing lack of credible evidence and procedural lapses in the ATS investigation.
The court’s ruling brought renewed scrutiny to the concept of “saffron terror,” with critics labeling it a fabricated narrative to politicize Hindu organizations.
🧠Broader Implications
| Area | Insight |
|---|---|
| Political Use of Agencies | Mujawar’s claim raises serious questions about misuse of investigative agencies for ideological targeting. |
| Integrity of Investigation | The ATS probe has been criticized as fabricated, lacking transparency and relying on coerced testimonies or planted evidence. |
| Impact on Accused | Several acquitted individuals, including Purohit and Pragya Thakur, described years of torture, wrongful detention, and emotional trauma. |
Mehboob Mujawar’s explosive allegation—that he was directed to arrest RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat—casts a harsh light on the possibility of political interference in terrorism investigations. With an NIA court acquitting all accused, these claims deepen the controversy around framing narratives in high-profile probes and highlight serious institutional failures in handling the Malegaon blast case.