Forty Nine cases of 1984 Sikh Genocide to be re-investigated
PTC NEWS
August 4th 2016 10:20 AM --
Updated:
August 4th 2016 10:21 AM
New Delhi, (PTI) The Special Investigation Team probing the
1984 anti-Sikh riots has identified 49 cases for re-investigation,
Rajya Sabha was informed today.
In response to a question, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj
Gangaram Ahir said the Government has, vide order dated February
12, 2015 constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigating/re-investigating
the appropriately serious criminal cases which were filed in the
National Capital Territory of Delhi in connection with the 1984 riots
and have since been closed.
"Out of the 650 cases registered in connection with anti-Sikh riots,
1984 in Delhi, 49 cases have been identified for re-investigation
by SIT as on July 29, 2016," he said.