Description:
(Indian Separatist Who Was Convicted for His Role in the 2001 Indian Parliament Attack)
Afzal Guru was an Indian separatist and “jihadi,” who was convicted for being involved in the 2001 attack on the Parliament House of India, in association with the Jaish-e-Mohammed. He was sentenced to death, and in spite of multiple appeals for review and clemency, the Supreme Court of India upheld the sentence. Following a final rejection of his mercy petition by the president of India, Afzal was executed on February 9, 2013. His death sparked massive protests in parts of Kashmir and in Delhi, with human rights activists, eminent scholars, and Kashmiri groups claiming he did not receive a fair trial and was convicted based on circumstantial evidence only. His wife and son continue to live in the Kashmir valley.
Birthday
June 30, 1969 (Cancer)
Born In
India
Alternative names
Mohammad Afzal Guru
Died on
February 9, 2013
Spouse/Ex-
Tabasum Guru (m. 1998)
Parents
Habibullah
Ayesha Begum
Children
Galib Guru
Relatives
Aijaz Ahmad, Hilal Ahmad
What was the controversy surrounding Afzal Guru's trial and execution?
There were concerns raised about the fairness of Afzal Guru's trial, with some claiming that he did not receive proper legal representation. His execution also sparked debates about the use of the death penalty in India.
How did Afzal Guru's case impact relations between India and Pakistan?
Afzal Guru's involvement in the Indian Parliament attack worsened the already tense relations between India and Pakistan, leading to increased scrutiny of cross-border terrorism.
What was the political fallout of Afzal Guru's execution?
Afzal Guru's execution led to protests and demonstrations in Kashmir and other parts of India, with some groups criticizing the timing and manner of his hanging.
