Five acquitted in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case over mosque arson, vandalism
On February 20, 2026, Additional District and Sessions Judge Manjula Bhalotiya acquitted all the accused, citing absence of proof against them
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Five acquitted in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case over mosque arson, vandalism (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
According to Mr. Sharma, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had filed a chargesheet against the five accused after investigating an incident that took place on September 8, 2013, in Muthbhar village under the Bhorakala police station limits
2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case: Court acquits 37 in murder of eight Muslims after 13 years (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
On February 20, 2026, Additional District and Sessions Judge Manjula Bhalotiya acquitted all the accused, citing absence of proof against them
