Tytler to Face Charges in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

A Delhi court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to frame charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in connection with the killing of three people during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots at the Pul Bangash gurdwara. The charges include murder, rioting, and provocation with intent to cause a riot. The CBI's chargesheet, filed in May 2023, accuses Tytler of inciting and provoking the mob, with witnesses claiming he arrived in a white Ambassador car and incited violence. Tytler has consistently denied the allegations, claiming there is no evidence against him. The court set September 13 for formal framing of charges, where Tytler will enter his plea. The case is part of ongoing legal proceedings related to the infamous riots that occurred in 1984.