Six years have passed since Delhi riots. On this occasion, on Monday (January 23), Umar Khalid’s partner Banojyotsna Lahiri, while talking to ABP News, said that the main reason why Umar and Sharjeel Imam are in jail is because they are Muslims. Umar and Sharjeel are also fearless and that is why they are in jail.
We still have faith in law and order – Banojyotsna Lahiri
However, Banojyotsna Lahiri also said that we still have faith in the law and order system and I know that justice will emerge from this law and order if not today or tomorrow. He said, “There is definitely frustration and hopelessness.” Delhi riot livestream was a riot, everyone knows who called for the riot, after which the riot started.
‘Allegations were selectively leveled against protesters against CAA’
He further alleged, “A month after the riots, no call was made against those who gave the call for riots.” rather anti CAA Allegations were made selectively against the protesters. Some of them were already in jail, some were out of the city, everyone was rounded up.”
It is very difficult to get bail under UAPA – Banojyotsna
Banojyotsna also said, “Today, after 6 years, Delhi Police has not been able to muster the courage to bring those allegations to trial. This case is under UAPA, under which it is very difficult to get bail. Usually bail is not granted until the trial begins.” A program was organized at the Press Club on the completion of six years of the Delhi riots. During this time, many leaders also expressed their views in a press conference.
Umar Khalid was arrested in September 2020
Let us tell you that Delhi Police had arrested Umar Khalid in September 2020. It is alleged that he had conspired to carry out large-scale violence in Delhi in February 2020. In this matter, a case was registered under UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act). Along with Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and many others are also accused of being conspirators in the same case.