Delhi Police File Appeal Against Bail for 2020 Riots Accused
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- Delhi Police have filed a reply before the Delhi High Court opposing fresh bail applications by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, the alleged masterminds of the 2020 Delhi riots.
- The police argue that the Supreme Court’s January 5 order, which denied bail to the two men while granting it to five other accused, makes the new pleas untenable.
- The case highlights ongoing legal battles over the 2020 communal violence and the authorities’ stance on accountability.
“The fresh bail pleas are not maintainable,”
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Umar, Sharjeel ’20 riots masterminds: Police to Delhi HC
Delhi Police oppose bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots case
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 2 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by The New Indian Express on ; 3 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The New Indian Express
- Center (1): Mid-Day