Muzaffaranagar riot, Riya Murder case accused Rohtas arrested

Noida: Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday arrested Muzaffaranagar riot and Riya murder case accused Rohtas after an encounter. He was carrying an award of Rs. 1 lakh on his head.

Resident of Muzaffarnagr, Rohtas, had killed a 17-year old girl named Riya in 2014. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was probing the case.

STF Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rajkumar Mishra said that Rohtas was also charged with instigating violence in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riot.

He was grabbed near Greater Noida situated Knowledge Park.

As per UP Police, Rohtas was an active member of infamous Vinod Bawla gang.

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