A Delhi court convicted Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on Wednesday in connection with the murders of two individuals in the Saraswati Vihar area during the anti-Sikh riots.

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja issued the conviction and scheduled sentencing arguments for February 18. Kumar was brought before the court from Tihar Jail for the ruling. 

The case involves the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. While the Punjabi Bagh police station initially registered the case, a special investigation team later took over the inquiry. 

On December 16, 2021, the court framed charges against Kumar after determining a "prima facie" case. According to the prosecution, a violent mob, armed with deadly weapons, engaged in extensive looting, arson, and destruction of Sikh properties in retaliation for the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The mob attacked the home of Jaswant's wife, killing both Jaswant and his son, looting their belongings, and setting the house on fire.

The court, in its order, found enough evidence to form a "prima facie" opinion that Kumar was not only involved in the attack but had also played a leadership role in directing the mob.