Allah ki kasam dubara aisi galti nahi karunga" - Kasab

November 21:

Were the last helpless words uttered by Ajmal Kasab, the only surviving terrorist, proved guilty in 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Kasab was hanged till death and buried immediately inside Yerwada jail on Wednesday morning.

Entire operation to hang Kasab in Yerwada was kept as a highly guarded secret as many jail officials were not even aware of the fact that Kasab was brought to Pune from Arthur road jail on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Many of them came to know about it when entire operation was completed successfully.


An officer from the Arthur road jail, who spoke to Kasab before being shifted to Yerwada jail said, “ On Monday I told Kasab get up you are being shifted to Pune jail (utho aap ko Pune jail shift kiya ja rahan hain). He just laughed at that and did what was instructed. Throughout the journey from Mumbai to Pune, he did not cause any trouble.”

The officer said, “In fact ever since his appeal had been rejected by the Supreme Court, his attitude was that of resignation. He knew that his death was a foregone conclusion and it was a matter of time and did not even react much when we informed him that his mercy petition had been rejected by the President. Hence towards the end, there he did not emote much or display any remorse.” The officer added, “He did not shed a single tear during the last few days.”

A team of around 10 government officials was present when Kasab was hanged. They include senior jail officials, government officials, police officer and doctors.
As per rules, Kasab was asked about his last wish. He had no last wish. He even did not ask whether his mother was informed as desired by him while leaving Arthur road jail. His mother Nooree Lai, had been informed by the union home secretary through diplomatic channels. She was informed about his death sentence and whether she would want to claim the body.


Kasab was not disturbed and was cool during his stay in Yerwada. A team of doctors confirmed Kasab’s death after 10 minutes. Sources said that jail authorities had already made all preparations to bury him in jail premises. Last rites, as per Muslim tradition were performed and functioning at jail came to normalcy within minutes.