Athar Khan
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| Athar Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 February 1995 Delhi |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | Sikkim Manipal University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | being arrested as a result of taking part in the Citizenship Amendment Act protests |
Athar Khan is an Indian student activist, known for taking part in Anti Citizenship Amendment Act protests in India.[1] He is a student of Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok.[citation needed]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Athar Khan was born on 8 February 1995 in The Indian Capital City Delhi. His father Afzal Khan owns a small spices store in Delhi’s Chand Bagh locality. Athar received his primary education in Delhi itself from Andhra Society School, New Delhi.[citation needed]
Activism[edit]
After the Indian Parliament passed the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, people thronged to the streets against CAA. Athar has been active in the protest in Delhi.[2][3] He used to supervise the stage of Chand Bagh protest site.[4] Athar had also participated in the mass movement in India after the 2012 Delhi gang rape and murder. Several Civil Society Movements protested against his continued imprisonment.[5]
Arrest and Imprisonment[edit]
On 2 July 2020 Athar was arrested from his residence in Delhi, for allegedly conspiring to incite communal violence during the 2020 Delhi Riots.[6] However, he was brought before the Metropolitan Magistrate and remanded in police custody for 14 days initially.[7] According to the Delhi police, the violence was a pre-meditated conspiracy and all arrests have been made based on forensic evidence.[8] Athar was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by Delhi Police. He has been kept held in Tihar Jail since then.[9][10]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "How Easily Did We Forget About This Hero Of The CAA Protests?". Youth Ki Awaaz. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ "Delhi riots: Police files charge sheet under UAPA for larger conspiracy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ↑ "'A Year on, No Sign of Let Up in Witch-Hunt': Delhi Riots Victims, Activists Condemn Police Role". The Wire. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ "अतहर ख़ान, CAA विरोधी प्रदर्शन में सक्रीय युवा, पिछले 500 दिनों से जेल में बंद है". IndiaTomorrow. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ Thapliyal, Nupur (2021-10-01). ""This Will Take Years": Court Expresses Concern Over Delay In Trial In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ↑ Parvez, Behzad. "'Police Framed Our Son On Directions of Kapil Mishra': Story of Jailed Anti-CAA Activist Athar Khan". Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ "ATHAR KHAN". CJP. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ "Delhi riots Exclusive: So far, 18 people arrested under UAPA by special cell of the Delhi police- Sources - Exclusive: 18 people arrested under UAPA in Delhi riots till date, students of Jamia Students-Cage Break Group, including - sources | NewsBust". newsbust.in. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ↑ "Athar Khan: A 'forgotten hero' of anti-CAA protest languishing in jail". Maktoob media. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ Together, Citizens (2021-05-06). "Why Nobody Writes About Athar Khan? The Forgotten Hero of Anti – CAA NRC Protests". Citizens Together. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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