'Prosecution Trying To Communalise Narrative': Khalid Saifi in Delhi Riots Case

The Delhi court reserved its order on the bail plea of United Against Hate founder Khalid Saifi.

A Delhi court on Wednesday, 16 February, reserved its order on the bail plea of United Against Hate founder Khalid Saifi, who has been accused in a 'larger conspiracy' case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots.

Senior lawyer Rebecca John, appearing for Saifi, told the court on Wednesday that the prosecution was trying to communalise the narrative. She argued that the prosecution had built its argument by taking messages in isolation.

"Why is the prosecution attempting to communalize the narrative? Don’t lay the narrative on one community. Don’t brush aside the actions of Delhi Police, that too are apparent from reading this WhatsApp group,” she was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Saifi has been charged under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Arms Act, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code.