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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

India’s top court denies bail to Muslim activists despite five years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid - (Screengrab/The Quint)

India’s Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to two Muslim activists who have been languishing in jail without trial over a conspiracy charge linked to one of the country’s deadliest episodes of sectarian violence.

Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were arrested five years ago under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for allegedly inciting rioting in the capital Delhi.

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