India, Nov. 20 -- The Delhi Police on Thursday opposed the bail pleas sought by activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, and argued before the Supreme Court that intellectuals involved in terrorism are more dangerous to society than those operating on the ground.

During the argument on the bail plea, the police also referred to the recent Red Fort blast, saying it had become a trend now for doctors and engineers to engage in anti-national activities.

Additional Solicitor General of India (ASG) SV Raju, appearing for the Delhi Police, opposed the plea and showed the court a compilation of videos of Sharjeel Imam giving "inflammatory speeches" during the country-wide protests against the Citizen...