A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, citing lack of evidence. BJP leaders slammed the Congress for fabricating the "Hindu terror" narrative, demanding an apology. Owaisi questioned the probe, while the Congress defended its record, asserting that terror has no religion. Victims' lawyer plans to challenge the acquittal in higher court.
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