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Delhi court acquits Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case linked to Janakpuri, Vikaspuri areas

January 22, 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, specifically related to violence in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas. The acquittal was pronounced by Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, with a detailed order to follow. Kumar had previously been charged with rioting and promoting enmity in 2023 but was discharged from more serious charges of murder and conspiracy.

Delhi court acquits Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case linked to Janakpuri, Vikaspuri areas

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Sajjan Kumar was acquitted by a Delhi court on January 22, 2026.
The case involved violence during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri.
Kumar was charged with rioting and promoting enmity in August 2023.
He was discharged from charges of murder and criminal conspiracy.
Two FIRs were registered against Kumar by a special investigation team in February 2015.

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Delhi court acquits Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case linked to Janakpuri, Vikaspuri areas

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