Afzal Guru
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Mohammad Afzal Guru (June 1969 ā 9 February 2013) was a radical Jihadist [3][4] who was convicted for his role in the 2001 Indian Parliament attack. He received a death sentence for his involvement, which was upheld by the Indian Supreme Court. Following the rejection of a mercy petition by the President of India, he was executed on 9 February 2013. His body was buried within the precincts of Delhi's Tihar Jail.[5]
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Afzal Guru | |
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Born | Mohammed Afzal Guru June 1969 |
Died | 9 February 2013 (aged 43) |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Education | University of Delhi |
Known for | Role, conviction and execution in the 2001 Indian Parliament attack |
Criminal status | Executed |
Spouse | Tabasum Guru[1] |
Children | Galib Guru |
Parent(s) | Habibullah (father)[1][2] Ayesha Begum (mother)[1] |
Allegiance | Jaish-e-Mohammad |
Motive | Islamic extremism and separatism |
Conviction(s) | Murder Conspiracy Waging war against India Possession of explosives |
Criminal charge | 2001 attack on the Parliament of India |
Penalty | Death |
Date apprehended | 21 December 2001 |
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He was a member of a Pakistan-based Deobandi terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed.[3][4]