Delhi riots larger conspiracy: Chats were for peaceful protest, not for violence, argues former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain

New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): The larger conspiracy of the Delhi Riots 2020 case accused former MCD Councillor Tahir Hussain's Counsel on Friday argued that WhatsApp Chats relied upon by Delhi police were for peaceful protest and not for violence or to pick weapons against the government.
Unless and until evidence shows that armed rebellion or insurgency was promoted, the provision of Anti-Terror law UAPA cannot be invoked, counsel argued before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai on Friday.
Advocate Rajiv Mohan along with Advocate Tara Narula, Rishabh Bhati argued that WhatsApp chats relied upon by Delhi Police only mentioned chakka jaam and peaceful protest.
He further argued that Nowhere, in these chats it is mentioned that we should pick up weapons against the government or its agencies. Chakka Jam is not an act of terrorism.
Advocate Rajiv Mohan also questioned the case of Delhi police that riots were result of deep-rooted Conspiracy. He asked what offence is committed by the accused persons. "What is the common Conspiracy, Delhi police have to clarify," he added.
He also argued that protest was called in protest of Citizenship Amendment Bill only. If there were any individual acts by attending people, police registered FIR and charge sheets were filed. Delhi police have invoked stringent anti-terror law UAPA against the accused persons.
Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai listed the matter for further arguments on November 13.
The court is hearing arguments on UAPA charges levelled against accused Tahir Hussain, Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Safoora Zargar, Ishrat Jahan, Abdul Khalid Saifi, Mohd. Saleem Khan, Salim Malik, Athar Khan, Gulfisha Fatima, Asif Iqbal Tanha, Meran Haider, and other accused persons. (ANI)