Tahir Hussain (activist) explained

Tahir Hussain
Party:Aam Aadmi Party
Birth Date:8 May 1969

Tahir Hussain (born 8 May 1969) is an Indian activist leader and human rights defender known for his role in Citizenship Amendment Act protests. He was the former councillor of the Aam Aadmi Party who was elected from Ward 59 in Nehru Vihar, East Delhi.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early life and education

He was born in Uttar Pradesh, India. His early life was marked by modest beginnings and challenges typical of many Indian families. He pursued his education with determination despite the financial constraints.[5] [6]

Political career

In his political journey with the Aam Aadmi Party, he has been involved in various community development initiatives and has been vocal on issues concerning the welfare of the common people. His work in Delhi has garnered attention, especially in his efforts to address local concerns and advocate for better governance practices.[7]

Delhi riots case

He came into the spotlight due to his alleged involvement in the 2020 Northeast Delhi communal violence. He is currently accused of the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma and instigating an organized mob during the ongoing riots.[8] [9] [10]

The Delhi High Court granted him bail in five of the eleven cases registered against him related to the riots. However, he remains in prison in connection with the remaining cases, including the main conspiracy case.[11] [12] His bail plea was denied after the Delhi court said that allegations on Hussain are prima facie true.[13] [14] [15]

Hussain has also faced a money laundering case for allegedly funding the riots. In a separate case, a Delhi court stated that Hussain was not only a conspirator but "an active rioter" as well, and framed charges against him under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code.[16] [17]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023-09-04 . Tahir Hussain gets bail in another north-east Delhi riots case . 2024-05-08 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  2. Web site: 2023-08-08 . Court frames charges against ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, 9 others in 2020 NE Delhi riots case . 2024-05-08 . The Indian Express . en.
  3. Web site: 2023-07-12 . Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain granted bail in Delhi riots case . 2024-05-08 . India Today . en.
  4. Book: Jaffrelot, Christophe . Modi's India: Hindu Nationalism and the Rise of Ethnic Democracy . 2023-04-11 . Princeton University Press . 978-0-691-24790-8 . en.
  5. Book: Bhardwaj . Aditya . DELHI RIOTS: Conspiracy Unravelled (Prabhat Prakashan): DELHI RIOTS: Conspiracy Unravelled: Examining the Unfortunate Events by Aditya Bhardwaj / Ashish Kumar Anshu . Anshu . Ashish Kumar . 2021-01-01 . Prabhat Prakashan . 978-81-947789-3-6 . en.
  6. Book: Magazines, Delhi Press . The Caravan April 2020 . 2020-04-04 . Delhi Press Magazines . en.
  7. Web site: 2023-07-12 . 2020 Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain gets bail in 5 of 11 cases . 2024-05-08 . Hindustan Times . en.
  8. News: 2023-03-24 . IB staffer's murder: Ex-AAP neta Tahir Hussain charged . 2024-06-12 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  9. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2023-03-23 . Court frames murder, rioting charges against Tahir Hussain, 10 others in Delhi riots case . 2024-06-12 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  10. Web site: 2023-03-23 . Delhi riots case: Court frames murder charges against AAP's Tahir Hussain, others . 2024-06-12 . India Today . en.
  11. Web site: दिल्ली दंगा 2020: कोर्ट ने AAP के पूर्व पार्षद ताहिर हुसैन को दी जमानत, जानिए फिर भी जेल में क्यों रहेंगे . 2024-05-08 . Navbharat Times . hi.
  12. Book: Abdul, Rafay . Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Global Financial Systems . 2021-04-16 . IGI Global . 978-1-7998-8760-7 . en.
  13. News: 2024-03-30 . 2020 Delhi riots: Delhi Court rejects AAP councillor Tahir Hussain's bail . 2024-06-12 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
  14. Book: Chakraborty, Gorky . Citizenship in Contemporary Times: The Indian Context . 2022-12-23 . Taylor & Francis . 978-1-000-80772-1 . en.
  15. Book: Roychoudhury, Hari Pada . New India after unknown Virus & Known Gandhi: Non-violence Vs Tiger Force . 2020-08-14 . Notion Press . 978-1-64899-888-1 . en.
  16. Web site: HC ने ताहिर हुसैन को दी राहत, 5 केस में जमानत के बाद भी क्यों जेल में रहेगा AAP का पूर्व पार्षद . 2024-05-08 . Hindustan . hi.
  17. Book: Chintamani, Gautam . The Midway Battle: Modi's Rollercoaster Second Term . 2021-11-10 . Bloomsbury Publishing . 978-93-5435-369-7 . en.

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