Justice Prevails: Man Acquitted in Mumbai Poisoning Case

A Mumbai court acquitted Ali Naushad Ansari of charges related to the poisoning of his children. The verdict highlighted a lack of evidence linking the accused to the crime, as key witnesses turned hostile and crucial testimonies were retracted. The case, fraught with inconsistencies, concluded with Ansari's acquittal.

In a significant ruling, a Mumbai court has acquitted Ali Naushad Ansari, aged 37, of charges accusing him of murdering his son and attempting to harm his other children by poisoning them. The decision underscores critical failings of the prosecution to establish a link between Ansari and the alleged crime.

The case encountered substantial hurdles as key witnesses, including family members, turned hostile. Notably, the mother of the victims, who initially lodged a complaint, retracted her statement, denying that her children's illnesses were due to poisoning.

The court emphasized the lack of preserved evidence and independent witnesses, pivotal in exonerating Ansari. The judge criticized the prosecution's inability to present solid proof, leading to Ansari's acquittal and raising questions on the investigation's integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)