India, Jan. 2 -- TheUmar Khalid casehas drawn renewed international attention after eight United States lawmakers urged India to ensure a fair and timely trial for the jailed activist, citing concerns over prolonged detention under anti-terror laws.

The intervention comes days after newly sworn-in New York MayorZohran Mamdanipublicly expressed solidarity with Khalid, amplifying global focus on the high-profile legal battle linked to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

US lawmakers write to Indian Ambassador

In a formal letter addressed to India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, the lawmakers called on Indian authorities to uphold international legal standards in the case of Umar Khalid.

The letter was led by senior Democra...