Video: Delhi Riots Accused, Who Pointed Gun At Cop, Gets Huge Welcome
NDTV
A widely circulated video shows Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan followed by a crowd who were cheering him and many even attempting a handshake.
A jailed Delhi riots accused, who pointed a gun at a policeman during the February 2020 violence, was welcomed warmly by his neighbours during a brief visit home.
Shahrukh Pathan went home on Monday after being granted four-hour parole to meet his father, who is unwell.
A widely circulated video shows Pathan followed by a crowd as he walks around at his neighbourhood in north-east Delhi, escorted by the police. People can be seen cheering him and many even attempt a handshake. He went back to jail hours later.
Pathan was seen in viral videos pointing a gun at a policeman during the Delhi riots over anti-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act). He was arrested and convicted by a court.
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