A Delhi court on Thursday postponed its verdict in the high-profile murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, who lost his life during the northeast Delhi riots in 2020, to July 7.
Case Background
Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh was hearing the case against 11 accused individuals, including former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain. The case stems from an FIR registered at the Dayalpur police station based on a complaint filed by Ravinder Kumar, the father of Ankit Sharma.
According to the FIR, the IB officer had returned home from work on February 25, 2020, and later stepped out. When he did not return for an extended period, his family began searching for him. Local residents later informed them that Ankit had been killed and his body thrown into the Khajuri Khas drain near a mosque in the Chand Bagh Pulia area. His body was subsequently recovered from the drain, as per the FIR.
Key Accused
The court is considering the case against multiple accused, with Tahir Hussain being a prominent figure. The former AAP councillor has been in custody in connection with the riots and other related cases. The verdict was initially awaited but has now been deferred to July 7 for further deliberation.
The murder of Ankit Sharma garnered widespread attention as it occurred during the communal clashes that shook northeast Delhi in February 2020. The riots resulted in numerous casualties and sparked a series of legal proceedings.
The court's decision to postpone the verdict has been met with anticipation from the victim's family and the public, who are seeking justice for the slain officer. The next hearing will determine the fate of the accused in this sensitive case.
