Delhi court frames charges against 7 in 3 riots cases

While two FIRs pertain to incidents in Karawal Nagar, the third is related to incidents in Gokulpuri.

A Delhi court has framed charges against seven accused in three northeast Delhi riots cases involving rioting, unlawful assembly, arson and other relevant offences.

Police said the number of riots cases where charges have been framed has gone up to 51.

While two FIRs pertain to incidents in Karawal Nagar, the third is related to incidents in Gokulpuri.

Additional sessions judge Vinod Yadav framed charges against Sandeep Bhati in (FIR 98/2020) for attempt to murder, rioting, arson, unlawful assembly etc. The police had alleged that Bhati had caused gunshot injuries to one Shahrukh merely due to the fact that he belonged to a different community.

In FIR 63/2020, charges were framed against two persons, both named Imran, for attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, rioting, unlawful assembly, assault or use of criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty.

In the third FIR 106/2020, charges were framed against Dinesh Yadav, Babu, Sandeep and Tinku for arson, criminal trespass, theft and vandalising shop and house.

Police said the number of riots cases where charges have been framed has gone up to 51.