The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing a prima facie case under UAPA. The court found they played a “formative role” in the conspiracy. However, five other accused were granted bail with strict conditions. Khalid and Imam can seek bail again after one year.

The incident took place on Sunday when two boys, both aged 18, were critically injured in an attack by four people near K Block in northwest Delhi.

The run-up to Bangladesh polls has been marked by sharp political polarisation, allegations of administrative bias, incidents of intimidation and spate of attacks on minorities.