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Ex-IB staffer Ankit Sharma's photo at his family home

IB staffer’s murder: Two brothers challenge conviction on sole witness testimony

August 12, 2026 4:33 pm

Two brothers sentenced to life for Ankit Sharma’s murder during the 2020 riots argued that the trial court relied on a sole witness despite no Test Identification Parade being held and inconsistencies in his identification.

The complaint against Tahir Hussain (left) alleged that rioters operating from his building had executed the attack against Ankit Sharma. (Express File)

‘Body dragged like animal’: Life term for ex-AAP leader for 2020 Delhi riots

July 31, 2026 9:51 pm

While police had sought the death penalty, the court rejected the plea, saying it was the 'last resort'.

IB staffer Ankit Sharma’s murder during Delhi riots: Over 2 yrs on, key accused held; visit to chemist gave him away

October 13, 2022 7:56 am

The accused, Muntajim, was arrested by the Special Cell from Meerpet, Telangana.

Delhi government job for kin of riot victim Ankit Sharma

March 27, 2021 5:45 am

Ankur, Sharma’s brother, told The Indian Express that the Delhi government reached out to him a few days back and assured him of a job. CM Arvind Kejriwal had also promised a job for the family.

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Delhi riots: Used rioters as ‘human weapons’, says court as Tahir Hussain is denied bail

July 13, 2020 7:17 pm

The bail order was dismissed by Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav who said the possibility of the witnesses being threatened by Hussain, if he was released on bail, cannot be ruled out.

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IB staffer killed as he pacified both sides in riot: Delhi cops

June 04, 2020 7:23 am

Police told the court they have not found any CCTV footage capturing this incident, and that CCTVs were damaged or turned around by rioters. Police said they have a video of three persons throwing a body in the drain, however their faces are not clear from the video.