He also hit Ajmal Kasab Abu Ismail’s accomplice with his office bag. (Representative)
Thane:
Harishchandra Shrivardhankar, a key witness who identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the trial, died at his home in Kalyan, Thane district of Maharashtra, family members said on Wednesday. He was 70 years old.
Harishchandra Shrivardhankar was shot twice in the night of November 26, 2011, when ten Pakistani terrorists attacked Mumbai, near Cama Hospital in south Mumbai.
He also hit Ajmal Kasab Abu Ismail’s accomplice with his office bag.
“He died Tuesday evening,” said family members.
Harishchandra Shrivardhankar was the first key witness to identify Ajmal Kasab before the special court and also testified against him.
Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist among the ten who was captured live by the police, was secretly hanged in Yerwada prison in Pune on November 21, 2012 after a trial.
A few days ago, Harishchandra Shrivardhankar was found lying in a state of starvation on a path in Kalyan. His family members apparently could not have paid for his medical care.
Former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis checked Shrivardhankar’s health at a private hospital in Kalyan two weeks ago, sources said.
Mr. Fadnavis had announced that the BJP would provide 10 lakh rupees to help the family of Harishchandra Shrivardhankar.
He is survived by his wife, two sons and stepdaughters.
