Intellectuals who become terrorists more dangerous: Cops to Supreme Court during Delhi riots bail hearing

The Delhi Police on Thursday opposed the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others accused of being part of an alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots, arguing that “intellectuals” who “become terrorists” are more dangerous than those working on the ground, The Indian Express reported.

Additional Solicitor General SV Raju was quoted as having told the Supreme Court: “Intellectuals when they guide and become terrorists, they become more dangerous than those working at the ground…Because of state support-state fundings and subsidies, they become doctors and activists – these types of activists are dangerous.”

Raju went on to claim that the persons accused in the matter were “anti-nationals and nuisances, who are donning the facade of intellectuals and activists”, Live Law reported.