Delhi Riots Bail: Families' Joy Mixed with Sorrow for Umar, Sharjeel

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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 11:23
Delhi Riots Bail: Families' Joy Mixed with Sorrow for Umar, Sharjeel
- •Families of Shifa ur Rahman, Saleem Khan, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fatima express mixed emotions after Supreme Court bail.
- •Joy for their loved ones' release is tempered by sadness over Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's continued incarceration.
- •Accused lost years, educational/economic opportunities; Gulfisha Fatima spent over 5 years in jail.
- •Families faced social ostracization, loss of business, but found support among other accused families.
- •Despite bail, families emphasize the long legal battle ahead, as it's not an acquittal.
Why It Matters: Bail brings relief but highlights deep suffering and ongoing fight for justice for Delhi Riots accused.
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