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.
13 JUL 2026
— 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
· THIS STORY — 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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