Archive · 23 Jan 2026

Delhi Court Acquits Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

Delhi Court Acquits Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

A court in Delhi has decided that Sajjan Kumar, a former politician, is not guilty in a case about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

These riots happened in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas of Delhi after the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was killed.

The court said there wasn't enough proof to show that Sajjan Kumar was involved in the violence.

However, he is still in jail because he was found guilty in another case related to the riots.

The court has not yet given the detailed reasons for its decision.

Many people were hurt or killed during the riots, and this case is part of the efforts to find justice for those affected.

The families of the victims are very sad and angry because they feel justice has not been served.

They say they will keep fighting for justice in higher courts.

Sources

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