Umar Khalid

Accused in Delhi 2020 riots, Umar Khalid's bail has been dismissed by Delhi Court. As per ANI, the court bench on March 24, rejected the bail plea, based on the arguments and evidences produced by SPP Amit Prasad, against JNU Student Khalid. Furthermore, Khalid allegedly disobeyed the court's guidelines of bail and failed to file a counter reply. Notably, Khalid was arrested under UAPA in September, 2020.

Former JNU student and activist, Umar Khalid, who was arrested for his involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots case, has tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. Reportedly, the 33-year-old activist has been isolated in the jail following the symptoms. As of April 23, the prison has recorded 227 active COVID-19 cases, including inmates and staff, in the premises. Currently, there are about 20,000 inmates in Tihar Jail.

Activist Umar Khalid, arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), has been sent to judicial custody till October 22, by a Delhi Court. Khalid had been under police custody for his alleged involvement in the February Delhi Riots. Khalid's lawyer Trideep Pais requested the Magistrate to provide security to Khalid since there is a threat of an attack. The court also permitted Khalid's parents to visit him during this time.

Delhi Police Special Cell have arrested activist Umar Khalid, a former JNU student, for conspiring in connection with northeast Delhi riots. The Activist had been summoned for interrogation on September 13 after which he was arrested under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). According to a chargesheet filed by the Delhi police, Khalid connived with suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to instigate riots during the US President Trump'… read-more