Delhi Police Claims Intellectual Rioters Pose Greater National Security Threat Than Ground Operatives

Nov 20, 2025 07:36 pm CST

Delhi Police compared 2020 riots accused Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid to Red Fort blast terrorists while opposing their bail petitions in the Supreme Court, arguing that "intellectuals" who guide terror activities pose greater national security threats than ground-level operatives. Police claimed CAA protests were a cover for regime change attempts and economic destabilization of India.