Umar Khalid: India Student Leader Arrested Over Delhi Riots

 

A prominent student leader has been arrested in connection with February's deadly riots in Delhi.

Delhi police have alleged that Umar Khalid was a "key conspirator" in the riots.

Mr Khalid is among several prominent activists and student leaders who have been arrested.

Human rights groups say that many activists, mostly Muslims, have been unfairly targeted - police deny the allegation.

Mr Khalid and his lawyers are yet to make a statement.

- bbc.com