Athar Khan
| 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.
Early Life and Education
Athar Khan was born on 8 February 1995 in the Indian capital city Delhi. His father, Afzal Khan, owns a small spice store in Delhi’s Chand Bagh locality. Athar received his primary education in Delhi itself from Andhra Society School, New Delhi.
Activism
After the Indian Parliament passed the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, people took to the streets against the CAA. Athar has been active in the protests in Delhi.[2] He used to supervise the stage of the Chand Bagh protest site.[3]
Arrest and Imprisonment
On 2 July 2020, Athar was arrested from his residence in Delhi for allegedly conspiring to incite communal violence during the 2020 Delhi Riots.[4] According to the Delhi police, the violence was a pre-meditated conspiracy and all arrests have been made based on forensic evidence.[5] Athar was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and has been held in Tihar Jail since then.[6]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "अतहर ख़ान, CAA विरोधी प्रदर्शन में सक्रीय युवा, पिछले 500 दिनों से जेल में बंद है". IndiaTomorrow. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ↑ Parvez, Behzad. "'Police Framed Our Son On Directions of Kapil Mishra': Story of Jailed Anti-CAA Activist Athar Khan". 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.
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