New Delhi: A day after the family of deceased IB officer Ankit Sharma levelled serious allegations against AAP councillor Tahir Hussain for the murder of their son, the latter is under the scanner.
Many images and videos have emerged showing crates of stones and petrol bombs stored at the rooftop of AAP councillor. Also, plastic bags filled with acid like chemicals and slingshot was also found on the terrace. TV reports claimed that rioters had gathered on the terrace and from there, they engaged in stone-pelting.
SHOCKING pictures of the rooftop of AAP’s #TahirHussain. If you are innocent, did nothing, what was petrol bombs, stones, bricks doing on your terrace??
He needs to be grilled properly. While he issued a statement pleading innocence, his role should be thoroughly investigated. pic.twitter.com/eQNPOIdcNw
— Prashant Kumar (@scribe_prashant) February 27, 2020
Ankit’s family alleged that the young IB sleuth was dragged away and lynched by Tahir’s henchmen and the murder plot was hatched in his building.
Many videos circulating on social media showed huge mob gathered on the rooftop and throwing petrol bombs, and pelting stones around.
Tahir claims innocence, says riots took over his home
Tahir Hussian, in the eye of storm, today defended himself and claimed that he was a victim of mob violence. He said that he was forced out of his home and it was taken over by miscreants and was himself rescued by Police two days ago.
Tahir Hussain, AAP councilor: I requested the police to be present in the area as my building was being targeted and could be used for wrongful purposes. Delhi Police was present at the building, only they can tell what exactly happened. I will fully cooperate with the police. https://t.co/xucab5nIrH
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020
Hussain further said that he repeatedly called the police but they arrived several hours later.
Party suggests action against anyone found guilty
AAP said anyone found guilty of being involved in Delhi riots should be punished, irrespective of the party or religion.
“From the very first day, AAP has been saying that any person, be it from any party or religion, action must be taken against them if guilty,” party leader Sanjay Singh told ANI.
His remarks came in response to a question over allegation that AAP leader Tahir Hussain was involved in the killing of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, whose body was recovered from a drain in the Chand Bagh area on Wednesday.
“Tahir Hussain has already given his statement in which he said that he gave all details to police and media about mob entering his house during the violence. He had asked police for protection. Police came eight hours late and rescued him and his family from his house,” Singh said.
