2020 Delhi riots: Court orders lodging of FIR against Delhi minister Kapil Mishra, others
Judge finds prima facie case, calls for further probe
By : PTI
Update: 2025-04-01 09:29 GMT
A Delhi court on Tuesday ordered an FIR against Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra and others to investigate his alleged role in 2020 Delhi riots.Additional chief judicial magistrate Vaibhav Chaurasia found a "prime facie" cognisable offence, requiring a probe.
It is clear that Mishra was in the area at the time of alleged offence further probe required, the judge said. The judge was hearing arguments on a plea filed by a Yamuna Vihar resident Mohammad Ilyas, seeking registration of the FIR, which was opposed by Delhi Police, claiming Mishra had no role in the riots.