Khalid Saifi | |
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| Born | 3 February 1981 Khureji Khas, Delhi |
| Alma mater | Symbiosis College, Pune |
| Spouse(s) | Nargis Saifi |
| Children | 3 Children |
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Khalid Saifi (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a human rights activist and co-founder of United Against Hate.[1] He actively participated in the protests against the NRC and CAA.[2] Currently, Khalid Saifi is a political prisoner, having been in jail since the 2020 Delhi riots.[3]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Khalid Saifi was born on February 3, 1981, at his ancestral home in Khureji Khas, Delhi. His father is Abdul Latif and his mother is Fatima. His father is originally from Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) but settled in Delhi. His father ran a furniture business.[4]
After completing his early education, Khalid Saifi completed his bachelor's degree from Symbiosis College, Pune.[5]
He later earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from the same institution.[1]
UAH was founded in 2017 by human rights activists Khalid Saifi and Umar Khalid in response to the 2017 Junaid mob lynching incident and with the aim of coherently fighting against the growing hatred against minority communities.[6]
Upon its inception, UAH began documenting hate crimes across the country, providing legal and financial assistance to victims' families, and conducting public awareness campaigns.[7][8]
Over time, people whose relatives had been victims of hate crimes or caste/religion-based persecution also became part of the campaign.[9][10] Khalid Saifi’s UAH has carried out notable work in many places so far.[11] The organization provides substantial assistance in cases related to hate crimes, ranging from filing police complaints to supporting legal action. It has also helped in preventing communal clashes in Dausa, Rajasthan.[12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Khalid Saifi". www.uscirf.gov. 2 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ Ansari, Simra (8 August 2025). ""Small relief, but only acquittal will bring joy," says wife of anti-CAA activist Khalid Saifi on his 10-day bail after 5 years in jail". Maktoob media. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "Delhi riots case: HC dismisses plea by Khalid Saifi against attempt to murder charge". The Hindu. 5 November 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "Activist Khalid Saifi gets 10-day interim bail after five years in custody under UAPA in Delhi riots case". The New Indian Express. 9 August 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "दिल्ली दंगे 2020: अदालत ने खालिद सैफी को 10 दिन की अंतरिम जमानत दी, किस आधार पर मिली बेल?". www.livehindustan.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "Condemn police brutality on Khalid Saifi". CJP. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "जानिए कौन है खालिद सैफी, जिसे दिल्ली दंगों की साजिश रचने के मामले में पुलिस ने गिरफ्तार किया | Police arrests Khalid Saifi in Delhi Chand Bagh violence case KPP | Asianet News Hindi". hindi.asianetnews.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "دہلی فسادات کے ملزم خالد سیفی کو 10 دنوں کی عبوری ضمانت، جانئے کس بنیاد پر ملی ضمانت". ETV Bharat News (in اردو). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ "दिल्ली दंगा: हत्या की कोशिश के आरोप में नहीं मिली HC से राहत, खालिद सैफी की याचिका खारिज". AajTak (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ بیورو, قومی آواز (7 February 2024). "دہلی فسادات: خالد سیفی کی درخواست ضمانت کی مخالفت میں استغاثہ کے طویل دلائل، ہائی کورٹ کا اظہارِ برہمی". Qaumi Awaz (in اردو). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ NADAR, A. GANESH. "United Against Hate". Rediff. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Menon, Aditya (12 March 2020). "Who 'United Against Hate' Are And Why Amit Shah is Targeting Them". TheQuint. Retrieved 1 May 2026.