A few observations from the chargesheet in murder of Rahul Solanki which happened on 2nd day of Delhi riots (24 Feb)

Key accused Salman’s statement says ever since protests began, they would be told in mosque gatherings to be ready for street war and stock weapons +
Salman’s statement says he had asked his friend Sonu Saifi to buy a pistol and 15 bullets from Shanu pan wallah 3-4 months before the riots

Points to prior planning as stated above
Salman’s statement says they learnt on night of 24 Feb that Hindus were mobilising in revenge

Supports Hindu retaliation theory

Also note that Haji Rahim Ilahi is said to be former member of Samajwadi Party and currently of AAP
Furkan’s statement says crowd sloganeered for ending “name-nishaan” of Hindus - something we hear from Pak radicals repeatedly. This is the Ghazwa-e-Hind dream
Statements by Arif, Anish and Furkan talk of “aar paar ki ladai”.

Points to the extent of fear-mongering done within the community over the months
Statement by almost all accused say such sermons were given at Farooquia mosque (a Hindu mob burnt the mosque a day after Rahul was killed)
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