Araria (Bihar):A 44-year-old man was lynched to death in Araria district of Bihar over suspicion of cattle theft, police said on Thursday. The incident took place in Dak Haripur village falling under Robertsganj police station area, they said. Mahesh Yadav was caught hold by locals who alleged that he was trying to steal cattle along with two associates.
Man lynched in Bihar on suspicion of cattle theft
Locals of a village in Araria district of Bihar thrashed a person to death over an attempt of cattle theft. The deceased Mahesh Yadav was previously involved in a number of incidents of cattle theft according to an officer.
Man lynched in Bihar on suspicion of cattle theft
He was beaten to death, Shiv Sharan Sah, SHO, Robertsganj said.
The officer said the deceased, a resident of another village in the district, had been previously involved in a number of incidents of cattle theft. A case has been registered in connection with the lynching and investigations are on, he added.