Article 54XG5 Delhi police accused of filing false charges over February riots

Delhi police accused of filing false charges over February riots

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Hannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent
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Democracy campaigners say officers ignored violence by Hindus during clashes with Muslims

Delhi police have been accused of filing false and politically motivated charges against pro-democracy activists to blame them for the Delhi riots - while not arresting any ruling party figures and police officers for their role in the violence.

More than 80 charge sheets have been filed naming those allegedly responsible for inciting the riots, which broke out in February in some of the worst religious violence in India for decades.

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