Delhi Police files two charge sheets, Tahir Hussain and Pinjra Tod activists named
NEW DELHI: Stating that suspended AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain played a ‘pivotal role’ in the violence in Chandbagh area of north-east Delhi, the Delhi Police filed a 1,030-page chargesheet in the particular FIR at Karkadooma court on June 2. The second charge-sheet named the two Pinjra Tod activists in Jafrabad case.
The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed two charge-sheets in connection with the violence in the national Capital’s northeast area in February, which had left at least 53 people dead and 200 injured.
The charge sheets have been filed in the Karkardooma court by the Crime Branch. Both mention the name of former JNU student Umar Khalid.
Three special investigation teams were constituted to investigate the cases registered during the riots.
First charge sheet has been filed against suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act.
Fifteen persons, including Hussain, were arrested in this case. The Delhi police has claimed that Investigation has revealed that there was a “deep rooted conspiracy” to cause riots in northeast Delhi.
“Tahir Hussain, a politician of Aam Aadmi Party and sitting councilor in EDMC, Delhi, played a pivotal role in the incident,” the police said in an official statement.
His younger brother, Shah Alam was also arrested. Tahir Hussain’s licensed pistol, which was used by him during the riots, was seized during investigation.
Tahir Hussai’s lawyer Javed
Ali said that the police’s version is absolutely incorrect. He said that his client is being targeted. He said that it is unfortunate that the police is not bringing forth the truth in the probe in the Delhi riots.
Another charge sheet has been filed against two ‘Pinjra Tod’ activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in connection with the Jafrabad case.
“This case was registered for murder and riot that took place on February 22. One man died due to the gunshot injury during the riot,” the police said.
The police said that both
Natasha and Devangana were actively involved in hatching the conspiracy to cause riots near Jafrabad Metro Station in Delhi.
“They were also part of a larger conspiracy and were found to be connected to the ‘India Against Hate’ group and Umar Khalid. The message, found in the phone of an accused, on Whatsapp chat, reveals the conspiracy and the extent of preparation for causing riots,” the statement by the police added. The cops have also shared some content from the Whatsapp group which they clan to be offensive.