1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court orders framing of charges against Jagdish Tytler

North News

New Delhi, August 30

In a significant development, the Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges, including that of murder, against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the murder of three people in north Delhi’s Pul Bangash area during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.”Sufficient ground is there to proceed against the accused person,” Special CBI judge Rakesh Siyal said, adjourning the matter for September 13 for formally framing the charges when the accused.

The court ordered the framing of charges against the accused for several offences, including unlawful assembly, rioting, promoting enmity between different groups, house trespass and theft. Welcoming the development, BJP national spokesperson RP Singh wrote on X, “Albeit delayed, it appears justice is being done.”