Delhi Court Acquits Trio in Attempted Murder Case Due to Hostile Witnesses

Delhi's Tis Hazari court acquitted three individuals accused of attempted murder after key witnesses turned hostile, undermining the prosecution's case. The 2019 incident involved a shooting in the Jama Masjid area during house construction. The court noted the lack of credible evidence, leading to the acquittal of all charges.

Delhi's Tis Hazari court has cleared three men of attempted murder charges, citing inconsistencies and witness unreliability. The case revolved around a 2019 shooting incident in the Jama Masjid area, linked to house construction.

Additional Sessions Judge Ekta Gauba Mann acquitted Rizwan, Naushad alias Pahalwan, and Mohd Iqbal Saifi. The judge highlighted the crucial attack victim, Ata-Ur-Rehman, turned hostile, shaking the prosecution's foundation.

With no public testimony confirming weapon recovery, the court found the prosecution lacked evidence to convict. The judgement, delivered on March 21, 2023, underscores police and investigative deficiencies in the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)