Tribute to Mohan Chand Sharma! Delhi Court finds Ariz Khan guilty in Batla House case

New Delhi, March 08: A Sessions Court in Delhi on Monday convicted accused Ariz Khan alias Junaid in the matter relating to the Batla House encounter of 2008 where police inspector Mohan Chand Sharma and two alleged terrorists were killed during the showdown between the two parties. The Court convicted Ariz Khan under sec. 186, 333, 353, 302, 307, 174A , 34 of IPC and 27 of Arms Act.

 

Additional Sessions Judge Sandeep Yadav pronounced the judgment in the matter. Entire National Capital of India was shaken on 13.09.2008 when five bombs in a chain exploded at different places in its hurt i.e. Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Greater Kailash and India Gate.

 

 

"The evidence adduced on record by the prosecution leaves no matter of doubt that the prosecution has proved the case beyond all reasonable doubt and that the accused is liable to be convicted. It has been proved that the accused Ariz Khan managed to escape during shootout and failed to appear before court despite proclamation. Accordingly accused is held guilty and convicted under sec. 186, 333, 353, 302, 307, 174A , 34 of IPC and 27 of Arms Act." The Judge ordered while pronouncing the judgement.

 

 

Additional Public Prosecutor AT Ansari represented the State whereas Advocate MS Khan represented the accused, Ariz Khan in the trial proceedings. At the outset, the Court vide a seperate order also directed the Investigating Officer to conduct an enquiry to ascertain financial condition of Ariz Khan and his family to grant compensation to the victims. The Court also granted liberty to the IO to include any other factor which can facilitate the aspect of just compensation in this case.

 

 

On the fateful day of 19th September 2008, two Indian Mujahideen terrorists namelyAtif Ameen and Mohd Sajid were killed during the encounter. The said encounter also claimed life of Delhi Police Insepector Mohan Chand Sharma who succumbed to the bullet injuries sustained in the gun fight. On receiving the tip, a Delhi Police's Special Cell team reached flat no. 108 of L-18 Batla House headed by Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma who was later shot by one of the accused persons.

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