Republic Confronts 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Accused Jagdish Tytler In Delhi Court | Watch

New Delhi: Republic Media Network on Friday confronted Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the case related to the killing of 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Tyler was presented in the Rouse Avenue Court in the case as he faces charges of unlawful assembly, rioting, disobedience to order, defiling a place of worship, abetment), mischief by fire, and theft, as per reports.

In the video posted above, Jagdish can be seen avoiding the question when he was asked why didn't he plead guilty. The visual also shows police officials saying, "Madam, please, madam please..."

Jagdish Pleads 'Not Guilty' In 1984 Sikh Riots Case

The Congress leader in the court pleaded not guilty to the charges formed against him - including murder and provocation with intent to cause a riot - relating to the killing of three men outside Delhi's Pul Bangash gurdwara during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Earlier, Special CBI judge Rakesh Siyal said there was sufficient evidence against Tytler, a former union minister, to put him on trial. "Sufficient ground is there to proceed against the accused person," the judge said.

In August last year, Jagdish insisted that there is not a "single (piece of) evidence".

"What have I done? If there is evidence against me I'm prepared to hang myself... It wasn't related to 1984 riots case for which they (the CBI) wanted my voice sample..." he had said in August last year.

Meanwhile, in 2022, he said, " I will apologise because it (the riots) happened in our time. I would apologise a thousand times for what happened to the Sikhs... I would say it was shameful."