Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain gets life term in IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case

Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh also gave life imprisonment to four other convicts in the case. A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots.Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment in the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the Delhi riots. (PTI Photo)Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh also awarded life imprisonment to four other convicts in the case.While pronouncing the sentence, the court orally observed that the crime was "brutal", noting that the victim was killed by "a murderous mob baying for blood". However, it said the prosecution had failed to establish that the convicts were beyond reform or that their continued imprisonment for life was necessary because they would remain a threat to society.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreLife TermTahir HussainGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.