New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Delhi's Karkardooma Court has acquitted the sole accused in Dilbar Negi's murder case, citing a lack of substantial evidence against the accused.

This case is related to Dilabar Negi's murder in the Gokul Puri area during the North East Delhi Riots of 2020. It was alleged that rioters had burnt Negi alive in the godown of a shop.

Earlier in October 2023, the court had discharged 11 accused persons in this case.

Accused Mohd. Shahnawaz alias Shanu was charged for murder, rioting and other offences. The Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Pulastya Pramachala acquitted Mohd. Shahnawaz, alias Shanu, is giving him the benefit of the doubt.

ASJ Pramachala said, "I find that charges levelled against accused Mohd. Shahnawaz ...