Delhi Court Orders Charges Against Jagdish Tytler in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case
A Delhi court has directed the framing of charges, including murder and incitement to riot, against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The case involves the killing of three Sikh men—Thakur Singh, Badal Singh, and Gurcharan Singh—outside the Pul Bangash Gurdwara. Formal charges, including unlawful assembly, rioting, and defiling a place of worship, will be framed on September 13. Tytler will have the opportunity to enter a plea on that date.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had previously accused Tytler of instigating and provoking the mob during the riots. Eyewitnesses testified that Tytler was seen in the vicinity of the gurdwara, inciting violence against the Sikh community. Despite this, Tytler has consistently denied any wrongdoing, claiming that there is no substantial evidence against him.
The anti-Sikh riots erupted after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards, leading to widespread violence. While official reports claim around 3,000 deaths, independent sources estimate the toll at up to 8,000. Tytler, who the CBI has cleared on previous occasions, remains on bail with conditions that restrict his travel and require him to avoid tampering with evidence.
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