BJP MLA accused in 2011 Rudrapur riots declared absconder

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Press Trust of India Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand)
Last Updated : Feb 02 2014 | 10:30 PM IST
A BJP MLA, who has been on the run for the past three-and-half months after issuance of an arrest warrant in connection with communal riots here in 2011, was today declared an absconder, police said.
"Following recommendations of the CB-CID, Rudrapur MLA Rajkumar Thukral has been declared an absconder," Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajiv Mohan said.
Police have also announced a reward of Rs 2,500 on information leading to the arrest of Thukral, he said.
Riots erupted in Rudrapur in 2011 after torn pages of a holy book were found outside a place of worship in the town, killing four and injuring over 60 others.
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First Published: Feb 02 2014 | 10:30 PM IST