Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Delhi Police Warns of Radicalized Intellectuals in Terror Cases
The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that educated people like doctors and engineers are becoming involved in anti-national activities.
They said these professionals use their skills and networks to support terrorism.
The police is worried that if these activists are released, it might encourage others to do the same and harm ongoing investigations.
Delhi Police opposes bail for activists in 2020 Delhi riots case
Police warns Supreme Court about radicalized intellectuals
ASG SV Raju highlights trend of educated professionals joining extremist networks
Police argues these individuals pose a deeper threat due to their skills and social standing
Prosecution maintains releasing accused could hinder investigations and embolden similar elements
- Who
- Delhi Police, activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others
- What
- Opposed bail petitions in 2020 Delhi riots case, warned about radicalized intellectuals
- When
- September 2021
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- To argue against granting bail to activists and highlight the threat of radicalized intellectuals
Delhi Police
Activists' counsel
Role of intellectuals in terrorism
Delhi Police
Delhi Police argues that radicalized intellectuals pose a greater threat
Activists' counsel
Not explicitly stated in the article
- Total FIRs lodged in Delhi riots
- 751
- Arrested in September 2020
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others
Sources
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