Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to deny bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. He said that those who pushed the city into the fire of violence should get the harshest punishment. The Supreme Court on Monday (05 January) clearly refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case. However, the court gave relief to five other accused in this case and granted bail.

CM Rekha Gupta said, “The bail of 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam was rejected by the Supreme Court.” We welcome the decision of the Honorable Court. Those people who pushed Delhi into riots should get the harshest punishment. A strong message should also be given to those political parties who supported such rioters, they too deserve punishment.

We welcome the decision of the Honorable Supreme Court to reject the bail pleas of Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam and Omar Khalid.

Those who set Delhi into riots should be given the harshest punishment.

Along with this, the political parties which… pic.twitter.com/ht1VIYPpgs

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) January 5, 2026

What did Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra say?

Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra also gave his reaction on this. He said, “The Supreme Court’s decision has confirmed that the riots were the result of a well-planned conspiracy. Today’s decision once again proves that a deliberate conspiracy was hatched against the people of Delhi. This decision gives a clear message that such conspiracies will not be tolerated.

Court’s order will become an example- Ashish Sood

Meanwhile, Delhi Government Home Minister Ashish Sood said, “The court’s order will set an example for those working against the country.” There is nothing wrong in opposing the government, but opposing the country is a different thing. It is unfortunate that some people show sympathy towards those accused of working against the country.

Rioters should be given strict punishment – ​​Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Along with this, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa in Rekha Gupta’s government said that the rioters should be given strict punishment. He thanked the Supreme Court for giving a strong message. The minister said, “Nobody has the right to create unrest or take lives of innocent people. Such decisions can help prevent violence in the future. In February 2020, 53 people were killed and more than 700 were injured in the riots in North-East Delhi.

Khalid’s father Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas spoke to abp news about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s letter in support of Umar Khalid and BJP’s reaction to it. He said that the former PM of Bangladesh is in our country. Our country commented on them and also commented on the trial. Is this not interference in the affairs of another country?

Umar Khalid’s father Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas further said, “No one has commented on the judiciary. When the people of BJP themselves raise their voice in the affairs of other countries, then in which box will they put it? Is there no interference? BJP should see that what is happening in our country that people are not getting bail without trial for last 5 years, then it should express concern on this.

Mamdani wrote a letter in support of Omar Khalid

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a letter in support of JNU alumnus Umar Khalid. In this he has mentioned the thoughts of Omar Khalid. This letter of Mamdani was shared by Khalid’s associate Banojyotsna Lahiri on the social media platform ‘X’. The caption accompanying the photo of Mamdani’s letter to Khalid read, “When prisons try to isolate people, your words become power and spread.”

We are all thinking about you – Mamdani

This letter is hand written and it also has the signature of New York Mayor Mamdani. In this letter he wrote, “Dear Omar, I often remember your words about not letting bitterness dominate you. Nice to meet your parents. We are all thinking about you only.

Meanwhile, a group of American lawmakers has written a letter to Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra demanding bail for Omar Khalid and ensuring a fair and timely trial as per international law.

In which case is Umar Khalid an accused?

A case was registered against Umar Khalid and some others under provisions of the stringent anti-terrorism law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and IPC for being the key conspirators in the Delhi riots 2020 case. 53 people were killed and more than 700 people were injured in this riot.

The bail plea of ​​former councilor Mohammad Tahir Hussain, accused of murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma in 2020 Delhi riot case, has been rejected by the Delhi High Court. Tahir Hussain is an accused in the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during Delhi riots. Delhi Police opposed Tahir Hussain’s bail plea, saying that Tahir Hussain is an influential person, if bail is granted, the witnesses will be in danger of being affected.

It was argued by Tahir Hussain that he has been in jail for the last five years and other accused in this case have been granted bail and some witnesses have given a statement in our favor but the lower court did not look into it.

Ankit Sharma’s body was found in the drain during Delhi riots

During the 2020 Delhi riots, the body of IB officer Ankit Sharma was found from a drain, after which he was taken to GTB Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. FIR was registered in this case following the complaint of the father of the deceased. It is said that on the day this incident took place, Ankit had come out to take some goods of his house. He did not return home for several hours and his body was found in the drain. Many marks of injury were found on his body.

Custody parole was found in assembly elections

Significantly, Tahir Hussain is accused of inciting the riots in Delhi in 2020. He has been in jail for almost five years. In January, the Supreme Court was given custody parole, accused of Delhi riots and former AAP councilor Tahir Hussain. Tahir got this parole from 29 January to 3 February to campaign in the Delhi Assembly elections. Tahir Hussain, accused of Delhi riots, was given a ticket from Mustafabad by AIMIM.

Delhi news: The bail plea of ​​Khalid Saifi, accused in the ‘conspiracy’ case of 2020 Delhi riots, was strongly debated. Senior advocate Rebecca John appeared in the High Court on behalf of Khalid. He said that protesting in democracy cannot be terrorism. Justice Naveen Chawla and Shalinder Kaur were hearing on bail.

Rebecca John said, “If I join any performance in places like Jantar Mantar or Gandhi Peace Foundation, does it mean that I am plotting.” He said that it is the right of every citizen to protest and it is against the basic principles of justice to present it as a crime.

Khalid Saifi’s strong debate on bail

Rebecca John argued that no weapon was recovered from Khalid Saifi. No illegal funding was found. Nevertheless, he has been kept in jail for five years. He raised the question that when the Delhi Police did not find any concrete evidence against Khalid, then why delay in granting bail. The court was told that Khalid Saifi was on a wheelchair in the first appearance. He had plaster on his body. Rebecca John said that wheelchair and plaster shows what happened in custody with Khalid Saifi. Is it not enough to shock the court conscience?

‘Is it a crime to disagree with the government?’

Khalid Saifi’s lawyer said that if a WhatsApp chat or conversation is with the prosecution, it should be proved in the case. But it is not right to keep someone in jail for years by applying UAPA. He questioned whether it has now become a crime to disagree with the government in democracy. Explain that the High Court is hearing the bail petitions of other accused including Umar Khalid, Shajil Imam, Mohammad Salim Khan, Shifa-ur-Rehman, Shadab Ahmed, Atar Khan, Khalid Saifi and Gulfisha Fatima in the Delhi riot case. The next hearing will be held on 16 April.

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