Batla House Encounter Case: Here’s What Happened When | A Chronology of Events

A Delhi court on Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan for the murder of decorated Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case.

New Delhi: Here’s how the incidents took place in the 2008-Batla House encounter case in which a Delhi court Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan, allegedly associated with the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, for the murder of police inspector Mohan Chand Sharma.

Following is the chronology of events in Batla House encounter case:

Sep 13, 2008: Serial blasts rock New Delhi killing 39 people and injuring 159.

Sep 19, 2008: Encounter took place between police and terrorists; FIR lodged.

July 3, 2009: Ariz Khan and Shahzad Ahmad declared proclaimed offender by the Court.

Feb 2, 2010: Shahzad Ahmad arrested from Lucknow.

Oct 1, 2010: Investigation of the case transferred to Crime Branch of Delhi Police.

July 30, 2013: Indian Mujahideen terrorist and co- accused Shahzad Ahmed awarded life imprisonment.

February 14, 2018: Ariz Khan arrested after a decade being on run.

Mar 8, 2021: Ariz Khan convicted for murder and other offences.

Mar 15, 2021: Court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan, imposes Rs 11 lakh fine too.

(With inputs from PTI)