Delhi riots case: Amnesty, 6 other global rights’ bodies seek Umar Khalid’s release

Amnesty International and other human rights organizations are urging the Indian government to release Umar Khalid, a former JNU student, highlighting his prolonged detention as a symbol of repression against those exercising free expression. They criticize the selective prosecution of activists opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act while officials allegedly inciting communal tensions enjoy impunity.