On January 8, Saifi introduced Tahir Hussain to Umar Khalid at Shaheen Bagh. Tahir Hussain confessed, “Umar said until we orchestrate a Badha Dhamaka (huge explosion), the Union Government will not be destabilised. We remained silent over 370 (the abrogation of Article 370) and Ram Mandir but we will ensure that the CAA is repealed. The Government will not bend its knee unless we do a Badha Dhamaka. For this, no matter how many fires must be lit across the country, the government suffers a loss of face abroad, how many houses must be burnt, how many Hindus must be killed, we will do it.”
Umar Khalid in his confession said that on the February 16-17, they came to the conclusion that riots are the only way to build pressure on the government and to ensure the repeal of CAA. “For this I told people to hoard stones, petrol, acid, and weapons to be used when necessary. Then I attended demonstrations at 23-24 places in Delhi, I went to Amravati in Maharashtra as well where I said during US President Donald Trump’s official visit on 24th February, we will take to the streets and create pressure on the Government by demonstrating our strength,” his confession says. It continued, “As per this plan, during Trump’s visit, protests were organised at numerous places and riots were started. Before long, the riots spread to numerous places in North-East Delhi. That is how we orchestrated riots in Delhi.”
Reportedly, Umar told Hussain not to be bothered about money as ‘Friends in Delhi’ and the Popular Front of India were arranging the money. “You just prepare for the riots, gather men for the riots, buy materials for the riots, and don’t worry about the money. Khalid will ensure that you receive the money,” Umar Khalid told Tahir Hussain as per the latter’s confession.
Khalid Saifi said that Umar Khalid told him that Islam was under threat under the current ruling dispensation. Saifi’s confession reveals that they were fully aware that blocking roads will lead to arguments which could then be used to fuel riots. On the December 24, when he spoke to Tahir Hussain, Saifi was informed that according to plan, rioting had started and Hindu houses had been set on fire. All of this was mentioned in the chargesheet filed by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police at the Karkardooma Court and as per IndiaTV, the Court has taken cognizance of it.
