Maria: Sanjay Dutt fell at Sunil Dutt's feet, confessed 'Dad, I made a mistake' in 1993 case

• Former IPS officer Rakesh Maria revisited the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case, leading to actor Sanjay Dutt's conviction for illegal arms possession.
• Dutt's name emerged during interrogations, revealing his home was used to unload weapons for the blasts, and he kept some for himself.
• Maria confronted Dutt upon his return from Mauritius, leading to an emotional confession about his involvement.
• Sanjay Dutt tearfully confessed to his father, Sunil Dutt, saying, "Papa galti ho gayi mere se" (Dad, I made a mistake).
• Dutt completed his sentence in 2016 after being convicted for illegal possession of arms.

Why It Matters: It reveals the profound personal and emotional toll of a major crime on a public figure.