MUMBAI: Trial in Malegaon blast case noticed 39 witnesses flip antagonistic, retracting previous statements and casting doubt on an important components of the prosecution’s case. Since 2021, a number of witnesses showing sooner than the NIA court docket denied prior testimonies, regularly alleging coercion or fabrication by way of businesses, specifically the ATS.Acquitting all seven accused Thursday, pass judgement on A Okay Lahoti mentioned prosecution witness testimonies had been riddled with inconsistencies and contradictions. “Such discrepancies undermine credibility of prosecution’s case. The witnesses have retracted from their previous statements given to ATS. Due to this fact, neither conspiracy is proved nor conferences are proved,” the pass judgement on seen.Of the 71 witnesses cited in opposition to Lt Col Purohit, round 20 didn’t improve the case.A two-wheeler agent, key to linking the bomb-laden motorcycle, changed into unsure all over cross-examination. Whilst he to start with instructed police he bought a Hero Honda with a specific quantity, he later claimed he could not commit it to memory. The prosecution mentioned forensic proof subsidized his previous model.An angadia staffer denied wisdom of monetary dealings involving accused Ajay Rahirkar. A number of witnesses, together with ex-army officials, alleged ATS pressured them to implicate Purohit. Prosecution argued retractions had been planned, geared toward assisting the accused.