A Delhi court is scheduled to announce its decision on Thursday regarding the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The case involves former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 other accused individuals.
Sharma’s body was found in a drain in the Khajuri Khas area on February 26, 2020, amidst the communal violence that engulfed North-East Delhi. The prosecution has accused Hussain and the co-accused of being part of an unlawful assembly and conspiracy leading to Sharma’s death during the riots.
In March 2023, the Karkardooma Court framed charges against 11 accused, including Hussain, stating that they should stand trial for various offenses under the Indian Penal Code. Hussain was specifically charged under multiple sections of the IPC for his alleged role in inciting violence against Hindus during the riots.
According to the prosecution, an FIR was filed on February 26, 2020, based on a complaint by Sharma’s father, Ravinder Kumar. Kumar reported that his son went missing after going out to buy household items on February 25. Subsequently, Sharma’s body was discovered in the drain, leading to allegations against Hussain and his associates for Sharma’s murder.
The Delhi High Court had previously denied bail to Hussain in this case, with Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejecting his plea after reviewing the evidence and accusations presented.
