Mumbai: In a case registered during the 1993 riots, the sessions court has acquitted a 53-yearold electrician from Wadala, Asif Shaikh. The case was registered with the Wadala police for the riots that took place at Dinbandhu Nagar. Shaikh was listed as an absconding accused, while the other 14 accused had been acquitted for want of evidence. As Shaikh could not be traced, a proclamation was issued in his name. It was only after over 32 years that he was arrested on July 5 this year.

1993 Riots Involved Large Mob Clashes

As per the prosecution case, registered on January 12, 1993, an uncontrolled mob of 300-400 persons from both Hindu and Muslim communities gathered at Dinbandhu Nagar in Wadala, and pelted stones, soda bottles, burning balls and tube lights at each other. The police und

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