Police on Trial: Justice Sought in Viral Video Case

Two police officers, Ravinder Kumar and Pawan Yadav, face charges linked to the death of Faizan, a 23-year-old caught in a viral video during the 2020 Delhi riots. The case has been escalated to the CBI, following accusations of murder, rioting, and negligence in providing medical care.

In a significant development, two police officers, accused in a high-profile death case connected to the 2020 Delhi riots, appeared before a local court on Tuesday. Officers Ravinder Kumar and Pawan Yadav are charged by the CBI following allegations of their involvement in the case.

The court proceedings, overseen by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Mayank Goel, involved the distribution of the chargesheet and related documents to the accused, their legal counsel, and the victim's representative. A subsequent hearing is scheduled for March 2, to further scrutinize the evidence.

This case, which has drawn public attention due to a viral video, was transferred to the CBI on orders from the Delhi High Court after Faizan's mother, Kismatun, demanded a specialized investigation. The CBI has accused the officers of murder, rioting, and denying Faizan medical care leading to his death.

(With inputs from agencies.)