Maharashtra's government informed the Bombay High Court that gangster Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, can be granted two days of emergency parole with police escort to meet his family following his elder brother's death. The government cited Salem's status as an "international criminal" for the escort requirement and stated he must bear the associated costs. Salem's lawyer argued two days are insufficient for travel to Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and questioned the necessity of an escort. The court has directed the government to file an affidavit detailing its apprehensions regarding a longer parole period.