In response to claims made by the Delhi Police, Umar Khalid, a former student of Jawaharlal Nehru University, is being accused of using social media to promote a false narrative in his favor, as per the Delhi Police. They made these accusations while contesting Khalid’s request for bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots case, where Khalid is implicated in an alleged conspiracy linked to the communal violence in northeast Delhi.
Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad informed the court that Khalid’s mobile phone data indicated communications with various figures including actors, politicians, activists, and celebrities. He allegedly shared links from specific news portals with them, requesting these individuals to share the content on their social media platforms to advance a particular narrative. Prasad argued that Khalid’s interactions with individuals possessing substantial social media followings suggest his involvement in a conspiracy to bolster his narrative.
To substantiate their assertions, the prosecution presented a video clip of an interview with Khalid’s father, in which he expressed distrust in the Supreme Court. The prosecutor contended that this statement was part of a concerted effort to shape a narrative favorable to Khalid…
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