Indian Activist Passes Five Years in Pretrial Detention

The case of Umar Khalid, jailed on terrorism charges, underscores a frightening judicial crisis.

Protesters walk side-by-side between trees while holding up a long banner that reads: "Freedom March! Release all political prisoners!" in English. Dozens of other protesters march behind them, waving posters showing photographs of detained individuals. Protesters include men and women, some in head scarves and some without. September 15, 2025, 4:45 PM Comment icon View Comments ( )

Sept. 13 marked five years of incarceration without bail or trial for Indian activist Umar Khalid, who is detained on terrorism charges that appear politically motivated . On Sept. 2, the Delhi High Court denied his bail plea again, alongside tha

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