2013 Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA, 11 others get 2 years in jail

After the murder of two brothers, there were month-long clashes between two communities in Muzaffarnagar in August and September 2013. Several people were killed, and many families were displaced.

Lucknow The MP/MLA court of Muzaffarnagar district on Tuesday awarded two years’ imprisonment to 12 people, including BJP MLA Vikram Saini, after they were convicted in a case of causing hindrance to government work during the violent protest after murder of two brothers that led to major violence in Muzaffarnagar district in 2013. The court had acquitted 15 other people charge-sheeted in the police investigation.

After the conviction, the MLA filed a plea for bail which was granted to him. (Pic for representation)

The court also slapped a fine of ₹10,000 each on all accused. After the conviction, the MLA filed a plea for bail which was granted to him.

Saini is sitting MLA from Khatauli assembly of Muzaffarnagar district. He is two-time MLA from the same assembly seat since 2017. He was pradhan of Kawal village when he was charged with attempt to murder and other charges relating to the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

After the murder of two brothers, there were month-long clashes between two communities in Muzaffarnagar in August and September 2013. Several people were killed, and many families were displaced.