After SC relief to others, another Delhi riots accused files bail plea in city court seeking parity

Key Highlights

• The application moved before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai contends that the Supreme Court granted bail to another accused facing similar charges and that he stands on the same footing.
• According to the Delhi Police Special Cell, Athar Khan allegedly participated in secret meetings, in which he said that the "time has come to burn Delhi" and coordinated the destruction of CCTV cameras.
• The court framed charges of criminal conspiracy, among others, against Athar Khan, who is among the 11 alleged organisers and speakers of the anti-CAA/NRC meeting.
• The other alleged organisers are Mohammed Saleem Khan, Salim Malik, Mohammed Jalaluddin alias Guddu Bhai, Shahnawaz, Furkan, Mohammed Ayub, Mohammed Yunus, Tabassum, Mohammed Ayaz and his brother Khalid.
• He was also named as accused in one FIR for being part of a mob that killed Head Constable Ratan Lal during the riots.