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Father-son duo accused in Delhi riots case sent to judicial, police custodies

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 08 2020 | 8:24 PM IST

A city court here on Sunday sent father-son duo Liaquat Ali and Riyasat Ali, arrested for leading a mob in Chandbagh area during the recent communal violence, to 14 days' judicial custody and three days' police custody respectively, officials said.

According to police, Liaquat and his son Riyasat both worked for suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain. They were present at the terrace of Hussain's house and were leading a mob who was throwing stones and petrol bombs, police have alleged.

Earlier on Saturday, Shahrukh Pathan, who pointed a pistol at a police official during riots in Maujpur, was sent to three more days' police custody.

On Friday, police recovered the pistol from his house, they said.

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First Published: Mar 08 2020 | 8:24 PM IST

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