On August 1, 2012, five low intensity blasts had taken place on JM Road in Pune. The police had found a live bomb on a bicycle, which was diffused by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad.

An offence under sections, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy of the Indian Penal Code and other sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), was lodged following the incident.

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which took over the probe, had claimed that the blasts had been planned by banned terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen (IM). It had also invoked sections of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act in the case.

The ATS had alleged that Firoz was part of the conspiracy and execution of the blasts. It also claimed that he had an interaction with IM co-founder Riyaz Bhatkal online after the blasts.

In 2022, Firoz who was lodged in Tihar jail in other terror-related cases had written an application stating that he wanted to plead guilty.

Firoz has said in his letter that he was arrested 10 years ago and is repenting for his acts. Stating that his family has suffered due to his incarceration, the letter said his father passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic and his mother faces various ailments.

His wife and children continue to face hardships as he has been in jail since 2012, Firoz added.

He was recently sent from Tihar Jail to Arthur Road prison.