Delhi court convicts ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in IB staffer murder case
Conviction for murder during riots highlights potential for violence and abuse of power.
On July 13, 2026, Delhi court convicted Tahir Hussain, former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor, and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The court acquitted six other accused while rejecting Hussain’s bail plea in September 2025. Hussain was convicted on multiple charges including murder but acquitted of conspiracy and abetment of mutiny. The case originated from an FIR filed by Ankit Sharma's father, who alleged his son suffered 51 injuries before being killed. Post-mortem findings confirmed the cause of death as sharp-edged weapons and blunt force trauma. The court is to hear arguments on sentencing later.
13 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
A Delhi court convicted Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 riots.
14 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
A Delhi court convicted Tahir Hussain for the murder of Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots.
15 JUL 2026
— NDTV
A Delhi court convicted Tahir Hussain and several co-accused in the 2020 murder of Ankit Sharma, based on evidence from multiple sources.
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