A Delhi court has reserved its order in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar after hearing final arguments. The verdict in the long-pending case is scheduled to be delivered on January 22.
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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, in which former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar is one of the main accused. The court will pronounce its decision on January 22, following the conclusion of final arguments.
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The order was reserved by Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, who has been hearing the case. Sajjan Kumar was produced before the court under heavy security arrangements, highlighting the sensitivity and significance of the matter.
Background of the Case
The case stems from incidents of violence that occurred in West Delhi during the nationwide riots that followed the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in October 1984. In February 2015, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) registered two separate FIRs against Sajjan Kumar after re-examining complaints related to the riots.
The first FIR pertains to violence in Janakpuri on November 1, 1984, where two Sikh men, Sohan Singh and his son-in-law Avtar Singh, were brutally killed. The complaint alleged that mobs targeted Sikh residents, leading to loss of life and property.
The second FIR relates to an incident in Vikaspuri on November 2, 1984, where Gurcharan Singh was allegedly set on fire by a mob during the riots. The incident is among several cases reopened decades later to ensure accountability for the mass violence.
Sajjan Kumar has faced multiple cases linked to the 1984 riots over the years. While some cases resulted in convictions, others have continued through prolonged legal proceedings, reflecting the slow and complex pursuit of justice for riot victims.
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