New Delhi, April 7: A local court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of Alumni Association Jamia Millia Islamia (AAJMI) President Shifa-ur-Rehman, arrested for his involvement in the riots that shook the North-Eastern area of the national capital in February, 2020, leading to death of 53 people and injuries to more than 700. The Prosecution had alleged that Rehman was the mastermind of riots and also a member of the Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) and the WhatsApp group of JMI Coordination Committee and others. Rehman was arrested under the various provisions of law, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Counsel for Rehman submitted before the court that investigation into the case has been completed and Rehman has remained in custody since April 26, 2020. No case under UAPA or any other penal provision is made out against the accused, he added. The Counsel further submitted that the applicant may be granted bail on any terms and conditions as the court deem fit. The Prosecution opposed the bail application of Rehman by submitting that there were statements of numerous witnesses, including protected public witnesses, highlighting the incriminating material against the accused. The Counsel further submitted before the court that broad reading of all the statements brings out the role of the accused Shifa ur Rehman in the context of conspiracy and riots and if granted bail, he may tamper with the evidence. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat dismissed the bail application of Rehman, stating that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accusation against the accused was prima facie true. (UNI)
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