Umar Khalid made an accused for being member of WhatsApp group: Counsel

Synopsis Umar Khalid’s lawyer told a Delhi court he was accused in the 2020 riots conspiracy due to a WhatsApp group membership. Other individuals at a related meeting were not charged. Khalid’s counsel argued he even tried to de-escalate the situation. The court will hear further arguments on October 14. Khalid is accused under UAPA. ANI Delhi riots larger conspiracy case: Umar Khalid made an accused for being member of WhatsApp group, argues his counsel Umar Khalid was made an accused in the North East Delhi riots 2020 larger conspiracy case by virtue of being a member of a WhatsApp group, his counsel told the Karkardooma Court in Delhi on Thursday. He added that other persons who were present during the same meeting have not been named as accused by the Delhi Police. These submissions were made before the court during arguments on the charge. Umar Khalid is an accused under UAPA over the alleged conspiracy of the North East Delhi riots of 2020. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai, after hearing the submissions, listed the matter for further arguments on October 14. During arguments, Senior Advocate Tridip Pais, representing Khalid, contended that Umar Khalid has been made an accused
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