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Afzal Guru | |
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| Born | Mohammed Afzal Guru June 1969 |
| Died | 9 February 2013 (aged 43) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Education | University of Delhi |
| Known for | Role, conviction and execution in the 2001 Indian Parliament attack |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Spouse | Tabasum Guru[1] |
| Children | Galib Guru |
| Parent(s) | Habibullah (father)[1][2] Ayesha Begum (mother)[1] |
| Allegiance | Jaish-e-Mohammad |
| Motive | Islamic extremism and separatism |
| Conviction(s) | Murder Conspiracy Waging war against India Possession of explosives |
| Criminal charge | 2001 attack on the Parliament of India |
| Penalty | Death |
Date apprehended | 21 December 2001 |
Mohammad Afzal Guru (June 1969 – 9 February 2013) was a terrorist [3][4] who was convicted for his role in the 2001 Indian Parliament attack. He received a death sentence for his involvement, which was upheld by the Indian Supreme Court. Following the rejection of a mercy petition by the President of India, he was executed on 9 February 2013. His body was buried within the precincts of Delhi's Tihar Jail.[5]
He was a member of a Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed.[3][4]
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