Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Delhi Riot Case: Tasleem Ahmed Granted Interim Bail for 15 Days
Tasleem Ahmed, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, has been temporarily released from jail.
He asked for bail because his daughter is sick and he needs to pay his son's school fees.
Police say he was involved in planning the riots.
He is one of many people accused in the case, which involves charges of a large conspiracy.
The police claim the riots were planned as protests against a new law and led to violence in Delhi.
The court has given him a short-term release.
Tasleem Ahmed, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case, was granted 15 days' interim bail.
Ahmed cited his daughter's illness and his son's school fees as reasons for seeking bail.
The Delhi Police Special Cell alleges Ahmed helped orchestrate a road blockade.
Ahmed's name was revealed by protected witnesses, leading to his arrest.
The case involves 18 people charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- Who
- Tasleem Ahmed, Delhi Police Special Cell.
- What
- Tasleem Ahmed was granted interim bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case.
- When
- Monday, for 15 days.
- Where
- Delhi Court
- Why
- Ahmed sought bail due to his daughter's illness and school fees.
Accused View
Police View
Basis for Bail
Accused View
Seeking bail on medical and financial grounds.
Police View
Police allegations of involvement in conspiracy and road blockade.
- Accused
- Tasleem Ahmed
- Case
- 2020 Delhi Riots 'larger conspiracy'
- Bail Granted For
- 15 days
- Reason for Bail
- Daughter's illness, son's fees
- Charges
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
- Involved in
- Jafrabad Metro Station road blockade
Sources
2019 rioting case: Delhi HC seeks police response in activist Asif Iqbal Tanha’s plea challenging charges against him
2019 Jamia violence: Delhi HC seeks police reply on Asif Iqbal Tanha’s plea
Delhi HC seeks police response on Asif Iqbal’s plea