Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the lone survivor of a group of militants responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people.
He is seen here walking through Mumbai's main train station, during an attack in which at least 60 people were gunned down.
On Wednesday, India's Supreme Court moved to uphold the death sentence handed down to Kasab.
A lawyer for the prosecution announced the verdict to reporters.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, GOPAL SUBRAMANIUM, SAYING:
"The Supreme Court has today dismissed the appeal of Mohammad Kasab. It has confirmed the findings on evidence on a scrutiny of the same. The evidence was place before the court de novo by both parties."
The three-day string of coordinated attacks struck key landmarks in the city, including the Taj Hotel, as well as a Jewish centre.
Kasab was found guilty on more than 80 charges, including murder and waging war on India.
He is seen here walking through Mumbai's main train station, during an attack in which at least 60 people were gunned down.
On Wednesday, India's Supreme Court moved to uphold the death sentence handed down to Kasab.
A lawyer for the prosecution announced the verdict to reporters.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, GOPAL SUBRAMANIUM, SAYING:
"The Supreme Court has today dismissed the appeal of Mohammad Kasab. It has confirmed the findings on evidence on a scrutiny of the same. The evidence was place before the court de novo by both parties."
The three-day string of coordinated attacks struck key landmarks in the city, including the Taj Hotel, as well as a Jewish centre.
Kasab was found guilty on more than 80 charges, including murder and waging war on India.
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