Court Scrutinizes Evidence in 2020 Delhi Riot Killing of IB Officer

The High Court’s recent notice to the police highlights a critical review of the evidence presented in the 2020 Delhi riot case that ended with the death of IB officer Ankit Sharma. The post‑mortem report had recorded over 40 injuries on Sharma’s body, which was recovered from a drain in Chandbag. While the trial court sentenced Javed and former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment, the appellate bench is now probing whether the prosecution could definitively link the accused to the act of murder. The court’s emphasis on factual clarity reflects the seriousness of the murder amid communal clashes.