Muzaffarnagar Riots Case: Court Frames Charges Against 19 (X/@SachinGuptaUP)
A Muzaffarnagar court has framed charges against 19 prominent individuals, including political and religious leaders, for their alleged involvement in inciting violence during a Mahapanchayat. The accused include Sadhvi Prachi, Yati Narsinghanand, Uttar Pradesh Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal, former Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan, and current Samajwadi Party MP Harendra Malik.
The case pertains to the riots that erupted in Muzaffarnagar following the Mahapanchayat, where these leaders are accused of delivering inflammatory speeches. The riots led to widespread violence, leaving a trail of destruction and affecting countless lives.
यूपी : मुजफ्फरनगर कोर्ट ने साध्वी प्राची, यति नरसिंहानंद, UP सरकार में मंत्री कपिल देव अग्रवाल, पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री संजीव बालियान, मौजूदा सपा सांसद हरेंद्र मलिक सहित 19 लोगों पर चार्ज फ्रेम किए।
— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) January 3, 2025
आरोप है कि इन नेताओं ने एक महापंचायत में भड़काऊ बयान दिए, जिसके बाद मुजफ्फरनगर में… pic.twitter.com/qDtbWZrspE
The court has now moved to the witness testimony phase, a crucial step in determining the validity of the charges. It was emphasized that the charges framed are based on the initial investigation, and the court will decide the final outcome after examining all evidence presented during the trial.
The 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots remain a dark chapter in Uttar Pradesh's history, with allegations of political and communal polarization. The Mahapanchayat, which reportedly sparked the violence, is at the center of this legal battle.
The accused leaders have consistently denied the allegations, claiming that their speeches were taken out of context. However, the prosecution argues that their words directly contributed to the unrest, making them culpable under the law.
As the case progresses, it is expected to draw national attention, given the high-profile nature of the accused and the sensitive communal backdrop.
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