Tahir Hussain Convicted in Ankit Sharma Murder Case from 2020 Delhi Riots
A Delhi court has convicted former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The court found that Hussain was part of an armed mob that attacked Sharma on February 25, 2020, leading to his death. Six other accused were acquitted. The court's 320-page judgment highlighted the mob's intent to kill, dismissing Hussain's claims of being a victim. The next hearing for sentencing is scheduled for July 23. This case has drawn political reactions, with calls for accountability from AAP leaders.
Published 1 day ago • 14 Jul 2026, 08:23 AM IST