The BJP has levelled serious accusations against the Shiv Sena (UBT), alleging the presence of Iqbal Musa, also known as Baba Chauhan and accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, at a Lok Sabha campaign rally for Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar in Mumbai North West.

While the court convicted and sentenced 12 individuals, including Irfan and Hamir-Ul-Uddin, to life imprisonment under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), Tunda's acquittal has prompted the CBI to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.