New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to grant bail to Shabbar Khan, who has been chargesheeted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, in connection with the riots that took place in Bengaluru on August 11, 2020.
The violence was reportedly triggered by a Facebook post allegedly containing derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.
The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with a mob, was responsible for burning motorcycles. 198 individuals were named in the FIR, out of which 138 have been chargesheeted. Of these, 25 individuals face charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has stated that members of the Social Democratic Party of ...