Punjabi actor-activist Deep Sidhu, who is accused in 2021 Red Fort violence incident, died in a road accident near Haryana’s Sonepat.
Sidhu was arrested on February 9 last year on charges of inciting protesters during the Republic Day tractor rally organised by farmers to protest the Centre’s farm laws.
After being interrogated by the Delhi Police and spending 70 days in custody, the actor-activist was granted bail on April 17th.
On the same day, however, he was arrested on the basis of a FIR filed by the Archeological Survey of India in relation to the Red Fort violence. Sidhu received bail in the second case nine days later.
Farm protesters had broken down barricades and clashed with cops at several locations during the rally, which had turned violent.
Hundreds of farmers also stormed Red Fort, causing property damage and clashes with police officers. Protesters stormed the Red Fort and hoisted their religious flag atop it.