State vs 37 accused in 2013 Kutba riots case

Timeline

1. 26 Oct 2026News

   Dispute over custody of Kutba firing accused Jaikumar

   A contradiction has arisen between the family of accused Jaikumar alias Kukku and the Shahpur police. While the family claims Jaikumar was taken into police custody, authorities state he has been absconding since the incident and was not in their custody at the time of the alleged disappearance.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A conflict exists about whether the police have the accused person in their care.

   Who:

   Jaikumar alias Kukku is the accused, the Shahpur police are the law enforcement agency, and the Muzaffarnagar district court is overseeing the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, and the local Shahpur police station.

   Why:

   The family claims the police took him into custody, but the police say he is hiding.

   What it means:

   The court must now resolve this disagreement regarding his whereabouts to proceed with the legal process.

2. 26 Feb 2026Judgment

   Lack of evidence: Muzaffarnagar court acquits 37 in 2013 Kutba riots case

   Agra: A district court in Muzaffarnagar has acquitted 37 accused in a case related to the 2013 communal violence in Kutba village,...

   The Times of India

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court decided that the accused people are not guilty of the charges against them.

   Who:

   The Muzaffarnagar district court is the judge, and the 37 accused are the people cleared of wrongdoing.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Feb 2026.

   Where:

   The case was held in a Muzaffarnagar district court in Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the case against the accused people.

   What it means:

   The court process for these 37 people is now finished as they are no longer facing charges.