Delhi Court Rejects Bail for Turkman Gate Violence Accused

A court in Delhi decided not to grant bail to five men accused of throwing stones at police during a cleanup operation near a mosque.

The incident happened on January 6-7, 2024, when rumors spread that the mosque was being demolished.

Around 150-200 people threw stones and bottles, injuring six police officers.

The court heard arguments from the accused and the police.

The accused said they were not involved and that their arrests were made before the official complaint was filed.

The police said the accused threatened officers and spread rumors.

The court found evidence like CCTV footage and messages on the accused's phones that showed they were involved in the violence.

The court will decide on their next steps on January 21, 2024.

So far, 20 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.