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Red Fort violence: Court grants bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu

Sidhu was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on February 9 for his alleged involvement in the January 26 violence in Delhi.

Court grants bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu
Court grants bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu

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Published : Apr 17, 2021, 11:54 AM IST

Updated : Apr 17, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

New Delhi: A Delhi court has granted bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu, who was arrested in connection with the Red Fort violence on Republic Day.

Special Judge Neelofer Abida Perveen granted the relief to the accused on Friday on a personal bond of Rs 30,000 and two sureties of a like amount.

Sidhu was arrested on February 9 in connection with the Red Fort violence during farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new Agri laws on Republic day.

READ:No evidence to prove Sidhu's involvement in R-Day violence, says lawyer

On January 26, thousands of protesting farmers who reached ITO from the Ghazipur border clashed with police, the agency claimed in its FIR registered in connection with the Red Fort violence, adding that many of them driving tractors reached the Red Fort and entered the monument, where a religious flag was also hoisted.

READ:Red Fort plotter says India Gate also a target

In the FIR, police said two magazines with 20 live cartridges were snatched from two constables by protestors who also damaged vehicles and robbed anti-riot gear.

Last Updated : Apr 17, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

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