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Sharjeel Imam, a Muslim student activist, was arrested in January 2020 for his role in peaceful protests against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), facing charges of sedition and promoting communal violence. In August 2020, authorities added more serious charges against Imam, including those related to the 2020 Delhi riots, accusing him of inciting violence, rioting, and terrorism. Despite being granted bail in multiple cases, outstanding charges have kept him in detention, where he has faced abuse.
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Sharjeel Imam, a Muslim student activist, was arrested in January 2020 for his role in peaceful protests against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), facing charges of sedition and promoting communal violence. In August 2020, authorities added more serious charges against Imam, including those related to the 2020 Delhi riots, accusing him of inciting violence, rioting, and terrorism. Despite being granted bail in multiple cases, outstanding charges have kept him in detention, where he has faced abuse.
Charges
200$
Legal Status
Yes — she has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. she has suffered a stroke while in detention and has not received adequate medical care, which has led to a decline in his health.
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Sharjeel Imam, a Muslim student activist, was arrested in January 2020 for his role in peaceful protests against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), facing charges of sedition and promoting communal violence. In August 2020, authorities added more serious charges against Imam, including those related to the 2020 Delhi riots, accusing him of inciting violence, rioting, and terrorism. Despite being granted bail in multiple cases, outstanding charges have kept him in detention, where he has faced abuse.