Umar Khalid is accused in several other cases and facing charges under the UAPA in connection with the larger conspiracy behind the riots and these matters are pending in court.
NEW DELHI, Dec 3: A court discharged former JNU student Umar Khalid and United Against Hate founder Khalid Saifi in a case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The FIR in the case was registered on the basis of the statement of Constable Sangram Singh who said a riotous mob had pelted stones on Main Karawal Nagar Road, besides setting ablaze several vehicles in a nearby parking lot on February 24, 2020. Special Public Prosecutor Madhukar Pandey confirmed that Umar […]
In a major setback to Delhi Police, Karkardooma Court has acquitted 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Khalid Saifi from the counts of arson, vandalism, and stone pelting on Saturday.
"The battle has been quite tough but we are positive about getting justice", said father of JNU student Umar Khalid who was discharged in a case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.