Abu Salem Denied Parole for Brother's Funeral, Citing Security Risks and High Costs

• Underworld don Abu Salem's plea for parole to attend his brother Abu Hakeem Ansari's funeral in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was rejected by the Bombay High Court.
• The court cited significant security risks associated with transporting a high-profile prisoner like Salem to another state, with security agencies expressing concerns about law and order.
• Salem's lawyer argued for parole on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing his social responsibility to attend family rituals after 25 years of imprisonment.
• A key factor in the rejection was Salem's inability to cover the security costs, estimated at over 1.7 million rupees, which the court stated was his responsibility.
• The state government highlighted the sensitivity of the Saraimeer area in Azamgarh and the potential for peace disturbance if Salem were present, despite being prepared to grant four days of parole if costs were met.