A sessions court in Delhi on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, ANI reported. The Dwarka Court granted him the relief on the condition that he will not leave the country without permission. Kumar was also asked to pay a personal bond and surety of Rs 1 lakh each.
However, advocate HS Phoolka, who is representing the complainant in the case, said he would oppose the bail granted to the Congress politician. Kumar is accused of instigating a mob to kill two Sikhs – Sohan Singh and his son Avtar Singh – in Delhi’s Janakpuri area. The case against him was recently opened by the Special Investigation Team probing the riots, IANS reported.
Buy an annual Scroll Membership to support independent journalism and get special benefits.
Our journalism is for everyone. But you can get special privileges by buying an annual Scroll Membership. Sign up today!