1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar dies in Delhi after deteriorating health
· India · Zee News, NDTV, Indian Express
Sajjan Kumar, a former Congress leader convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has died in Delhi due to deteriorating health. He was serving a life sentence at Tihar Jail following his conviction by the Delhi HC in 2018. The court had overturned his earlier acquittal by a trial court, finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy and abetment to murder. His legal team had previously filed multiple medical bail pleas citing his declining physical condition.
Why it matters
His death marks the end of a long-standing legal battle for the victims of the 1984 riots, a case that remains a significant point of contention in Indian politics and justice.
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