Turkman Gate Violence: HC Warns Delhi Police Against Picking Up Bystanders

• Delhi High Court stated bystanders cannot be 'picked up' for being part of a stone-pelting mob during a demolition exercise near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque.
• Justice Prateek Jalan made the observation while hearing an anticipatory bail plea by Sajid Iqbal, accused of instigating the crowd.
• Court asked Delhi Police to file a status report with specific role and video evidence, emphasizing the need to consider individual roles.
• Police claimed a 'deeper conspiracy' and that the accused removed barricades and instigated the crowd.
• The case relates to violence during an anti-encroachment drive on January 6-7, where rumors of mosque demolition led to stone-pelting, injuring six policemen.