Sharjeel Imam's Counsel Rejects "Absurd" Umar Khalid Link in Delhi Riots Case

• Sharjeel Imam's counsel, Talib Mustafa, called Delhi Police's claim of Umar Khalid mentoring Imam "absurd" and baseless in court.
• Defence argued there was no agreement or coordination between Imam and Khalid to incite violence in the 2020 Delhi riots.
• Mustafa stated Imam had no interaction with Khalid during his five years at JNU, challenging the "disciple" narrative.
• Counsel asserted Imam's anti-CAA protest participation was nonviolent, advocating peaceful agitation.
• The Supreme Court recently denied bail to Imam and Khalid, distinguishing their "architectural" roles, while other co-accused received bail.

Why It Matters: Imam's counsel strongly refutes Delhi Police's "mentor" claim, arguing no conspiracy with Khalid.