The case was registered yesterday after some riots victims filed a complaint, alleging that their houses at Lisadh village in Fugana area were burnt during the communal violence, police said.
The 85 accused, including Khap council head Baba Harikishan Singh and his two sons, have been booked under section 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups) 395 (punishment for dacoity), Section 436 (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc) of the IPC, police said.
Communal violence had erupted in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas after three persons were killed in Kawal village on August 27 over an eveteasing incident.
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