US Lawmakers Urge India: Ensure Fair, Timely Trial for Activist Umar Khalid
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CNBC TV18•02-01-2026, 23:18
US Lawmakers Urge India: Ensure Fair, Timely Trial for Activist Umar Khalid
- •A group of US lawmakers wrote to Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, seeking a "fair and timely" trial for activist Umar Khalid.
- •Eight representatives, including Jim McGovern and Jamie Raskin, raised concerns over prolonged pre-trial detention in connection with the February 2020 Delhi violence.
- •Khalid is charged under the stringent UAPA and IPC for allegedly masterminding the Delhi riots, which resulted in 53 deaths.
- •Lawmakers cited India's obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and questioned the fairness of the investigation.
- •They urged that Khalid be granted bail and released for the duration of the court's proceedings, also mentioning Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Khalid Saifi.
Why It Matters: US lawmakers press India for a fair and timely trial for Umar Khalid, citing human rights concerns.
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