Delhi court convicts councillor in IB staffer's 2020 murder during riots
Conviction for murder during riots highlights potential for violence and abuse of power.
Delhi court convicted Tahir Hussain, a former Aam Aadmi Party councillor, of murdering 26-year-old IB staffer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. Based on five eyewitness testimonies and police accounts, the court found Hussain part of a mob that killed Sharma in Chand Bagh Pulia around 5 pm on February 25, 2020. The judge dismissed defense arguments questioning witness credibility.
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.
31 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
A Delhi court sentenced Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 riots.
— The Hindu
A Delhi court sentenced Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the 2020 murder of an Intelligence Bureau officer, sparking political debate between the BJP and AAP.
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