Kasab pleads guilty to Mumbai attacks

Posted by Maria Khan on 7/20/09 • Categorized as Asia, Terrorism

According to Haaretz, Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, 21, a Pakistani citizen pleaded guilty today at a Mumbai court to the Nov. 26-28 Mumbai attacks on two luxury hotels, a Jewish center and the train station, which led to 166 deaths and heated tensions between India and Pakistan.

Kasab was the only surviving gunman out of the 10 involved in the attacks and was all over the news, when his video carrying an AK-47 assault rifle was transmitted all over the world.

He is charged with 86 separate offences and had pleaded not guilty in May, however he now faces a possible death sentence, according to AlertNet.

“He has confessed to his role and the fact that he was involved in the attacks that killed so many people … the planning and the execution,” lead police investigator Rakesh Maria told Reuters, according to AlertNet.

While Twitterers in India celebrate, there’s a hint of skepticism behind the timing of the news:

vijaysankaran (Mumbai, India) re kasab, once again india will end up settling for the small fry while the masterminds plan again. 20 Jul 2009 from TwitterFox

shawnlewis (Mumbai, India) calls for another tweetup RT @ketankasabe: if Ajmal Kasab is hung i want to go and see him breath his last malevolent breath. 20 Jul 2009 from TweetDeck

MumbaiCentral (Mumbai, India) #kasab I don’t think pleading guilty is that easy – they’ll have to read every single charge out to him and ask for his plea. 20 Jul 2009 from twibble

dina (Mumbai, India) so Kasab finally pleads guilty in court & names LET heads like Lakhvi as masterminds behind the mumbai terror attacks http://is.gd/1F7rs 20 Jul 2009 from twhirl

deshpanderashmi (Mumbai, India) Kasab has finally pleaded guilty. It’s almost like he’s given up on Pakistan after they admitted to nurturing terrorists. 20 Jul 2009 from web

MumbaiCentral (Mumbai, India) #kasab I hear he just did the narration. There are some 60 charges against him, including ticketless travel 20 Jul 2009 from twibble

priyal (Mumbai, India) 26/11 Terrorist Kasab finally pleads guilty in court. Prosecution smells victory but is it another ploy? 20 Jul 2009 from DestroyTwitter

priyal (Mumbai, India) 26/11 terrorist Kasab claims he had an Indian Abu Jundal help him 20 Jul 2009 from DestroyTwitter

TheaSelene (Mumbai, India) 26/11 accused Kasab pleads guilty in court to all charges of terrorism 20 Jul 2009 from web

Indian Twitterverse sparks some hidden controversy:

supersam5 (Mumbai, India) Spin-doctors’ll claim a great breakthrough in 26/11 trial, but fact is that Kasab’s a pawn in the game to maintain status quo b/w Ind & Pak 20 Jul 2009 from mobile web

jeetumg (Mumbai, India) After pak admits role n blames lakhvi..kasab too admits the same! Isnt this planned?! 20 Jul 2009 from Gravity

janoella (Mumbai, India) RT@addepalliRT @BDUTT:Kasab confesses in court finally. Story tallies exactly with Pakistan dossier. And Hillary is in Delhi. Perfect timing? 20 Jul 2009 from web

MumbaiCentral (Mumbai, India) #kasab Does Hillary have something to do with this? Is Kasab now going to the US to face charges? 20 Jul 2009 from twibble

DeepaPrabhu (Mumbai, India) ak admits terrorist was Pakistani. Kasab admits guilt. Is it light at end of tunnel ? #Mumbaiblasts 20 Jul 2009 from web

ankit_9oct (Mumbai, India) After Kasab confessing will Pak speed up there Trial Procedure…. 20 Jul 2009 from mobile web

ratnakars (Mumbai, India) kasab confesses, pak confesses in its dossier that mumbai 26/11 was planned by pakistani nationals – maybe this what a joint statement does 20 Jul 2009 from web