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Delhi Court Reserves Bail Ruling in Turkman Gate Violence Case

The judge weighs prosecutors' claims of instigation on phones versus defense alibis.

Overview

  • The Tis Hazari court reserved its order on bail for five accused, with a decision expected Wednesday, January 14.
  • Two recent detainees, including Mohammad Imran, were sent to judicial custody for eight days, until January 21.
  • After observing injury marks on Imran not noted in his medical report, the court ordered a fresh examination and issued notices to police and the Lok Nayak hospital CMO.
  • Prosecutors opposed bail, citing videos and messages allegedly spreading demolition rumors, claims of stone-pelting that endangered police, and offences that can attract life imprisonment.
  • Police report 18 arrests following the Jan 6–7 unrest during an MCD anti-encroachment drive; six policemen were injured, and MCD says about 36,000 sq ft was cleared without damage to the mosque.