Karkardooma Court has granted regular bail to Tahir Hussain, the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, in the money laundering case related to the 2020 North East Delhi riots.
The court’s ruling follows a hearing of charges involving financial misconduct linked to the February 2020 Delhi riots.
Court Grants Bail To Tahir Hussain In Money Laundering Case
While the court has granted Hussain bail in the money laundering case, authorities will keep him in judicial custody for his alleged role in the larger conspiracy behind the Delhi riots.
The violence, which led to widespread destruction, resulted in over 50 deaths and left hundreds injured.
The police allege that Hussain was a key figure in organizing and inciting the violence, particularly in the North East Delhi area, where the riots were most intense.
Arrested By Enforcement Directorate In 2020
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Hussain on March 6, 2020, after launching an investigation into money laundering activities linked to the riots.
The ED claims that Hussain misused financial resources to fund illegal activities that contributed to the violence.
Authorities arrested him as part of a broader crackdown on individuals suspected of financing and facilitating the riot-related disturbances.
Involvement In Larger Conspiracy Behind Riots
Besides money laundering, authorities have also accused Tahir Hussain in the larger Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Investigators have alleged that he played a significant role in planning and orchestrating the riots.
The conspiracy case remains under investigation, with several individuals facing charges for their role in the riots’ execution.
Tahir Hussain’s legal team plans to challenge the charges, but his proceedings will continue in the Delhi riots conspiracy case despite the bail in the money laundering case.
The case is expected to generate significant legal and political ramifications in the coming months.
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