Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain, others convicted in IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case

July 13, 2026

Delhi’s Karkardooma Court delivered its verdict on Monday in the case concerning the brutal murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The court convicted former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain of murder and criminal conspiracy.

A total of 11 individuals were named as accused, including Tahir
Karkardooma Court Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Kumar convicted the prime accused, Tahir Hussain, while delivering the verdict in this high-profile case.

A total of 11 accused, including Tahir Hussain, are involved in the matter; the court had framed charges against them in March 2023 for serious offenses such as murder, inciting riots, and promoting religious enmity.

What was the case about?
IB officer Ankit Sharma went missing during the communal riots that erupted in North-East Delhi in February 2020. His body, bearing deep injury marks, was recovered the following day from a drain near the Chand Bagh culvert.

An FIR was registered against Tahir Hussain and others at the Dayalpur Police Station based on a complaint filed by Ankit Sharma’s father. According to the prosecution, Tahir Hussain played a pivotal role in instigating the mob of rioters and orchestrating the entire conspiracy. Following the conviction, arguments regarding the quantum of the sentence will take place soon.