Six acquitted in cases of arson, robbery during 2013 UP riots

A local court in UP has acquitted six accused in a case related to communal riots in Muzaffarnagar in 2013. The court cited “lack of evidence” for the acquittal. The accused were charged with arson, robbery, and spreading religious hatred. An FIR was registered against eight people, two of whom died during the trial. The riots resulted in the burning down of several houses, predominantly belonging to minorities, and the displacement of over 50,000 people. At least 62 people lost their lives during the riots.