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Delhi Court Orders Further Probe Into Kapil Mishra's Alleged Role in 2020 Riots

The court cited prima facie evidence of a cognisable offence and directed police to register an FIR and investigate the BJP leader's presence during the violence.

Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra at the Vidhan Sabha in New Delhi on March 3, 2025.
Delhi minister Kapil Mishra (PTI)

Overview

  • A Delhi court has ordered further investigation into BJP leader Kapil Mishra's alleged involvement in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing prima facie evidence of a cognisable offence.
  • The directive follows a complaint filed by Mohammad Ilyas in August 2024, alleging Mishra incited violence, blocked roads, and destroyed property during the riots.
  • The court noted Mishra's presence in the area during the riots as a key factor in its decision to initiate further investigation.
  • The Delhi Police has opposed the FIR, claiming Mishra was falsely implicated as part of a conspiracy and that prior investigations found no incriminating evidence against him.
  • The 2020 riots, linked to protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), resulted in 53 deaths and over 500 injuries.