NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian police arrested a former student leader on Monday for his alleged role in deadly riots in the capital New Delhi earlier this year, to the anger of rights activists.
Umar Khalid, a former student politician who has frequently criticised the Indian government, is accused of being a "conspirator" in communal riots in Delhi in February that left over 50 people dead and thousands displaced.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
