Gangster Abu Salem denied parole because he couldn't pay escort
India
Gangster Abu Salem, serving 25 years for the 1993 Mumbai blasts, was denied parole by the Bombay High Court because he couldn't pay the full police escort charges.
He'd asked for emergency leave to attend his brother's funeral in Uttar Pradesh but could only manage ₹1 lakh—less than what was required.
His request, filed in December 2025, also got delayed due to court holidays.
Court's decision shows how strict they are about rules
This isn't Salem's first time seeking parole; he'd previously been allowed short leaves after losing close family members.
Extradited from Portugal back in 2005, he's also serving a life sentence for another murder case.
The court's decision highlights how strict they are about following rules—especially when it comes to paying those escort fees.