mob lynching

Bhubaneswar police registered a murder case for the death of a railway constable, not invoking the new 'mob lynching' provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Officers stated the family's complaint lacked the specific motives required for the mob lynching section. The crime branch may invoke the provision later if evidence supports it.

Odisha CM orders Crime Branch probe into the brutal mob lynching of railway constable Soumya Ranjan Swain. Swain was beaten to death after being accused of sexual harassment. The Chief Minister expressed anger and directed strict action to uphold the rule of law, while opposition parties criticize the state's deteriorating law and order.

Odisha authorities suspended four police personnel and transferred an inspector following a brutal mob lynching of a railway constable. The chief minister expressed anger over the police's inaction during the May 7 incident, where the constable was beaten to death. The crime branch has taken over the investigation into both the alleged assault and the murder.

Odisha's Chief Minister has ordered a Crime Branch probe into the brutal mob lynching of a railway constable in Balianta. The constable was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of sexual harassment. The CM expressed anger and directed strict action to uphold law and order, as arrests in the case continue to rise.

Railway constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, who was lynched after an alleged attempted rape, may have been under the influence of steroids and a psychoactive stimulant. Sources revealed he appeared hallucinatory and mistook the victim for someone else due to past disputes. His family denies drug use, citing personal issues.

A railway constable's brutal mob lynching in Bhubaneswar has devastated his parents, who previously lost their daughter in 2019. Soumya Ranjan Swain, 32, was accused of attempted rape before the fatal attack. His family, already grappling with immense grief, rejects financial aid, emphasizing the irreplaceable loss of both their children.

Family members of a lynched railway police constable are demanding the suspension of police officers present at the scene, alleging negligence and failure to rescue him. They claim officers stood by as a mob assaulted the constable, and that he was not transported to the hospital via ambulance.

A brutal mob lynching in Balianta, Odisha, has left locals grappling with shame and regret. A 32-year-old railway constable was beaten to death after being accused of sexual harassment. Residents admit the "mob justice" was unjustified and fear it will tarnish their area's reputation, highlighting a disturbing breakdown of law and order.

Family and villagers of lynching victim Soumya Ranjan Swain demand a polygraph test for the woman who accused him of attempted rape, asserting the charges are false. They believe her claims incited the fatal mob attack and question the police's handling of the incident, demanding accountability for their alleged bias and failure to prevent the violence.

Family and villagers of lynching victim Soumya Ranjan Swain demand a polygraph test for the woman who accused him of attempted rape. They insist the charges are false and believe her claims incited the fatal mob attack. Swain's father and uncle reject the allegations, questioning the police investigation and demanding accountability.

Heavy Police Force Deployed As Tension Grips Area

A sorrowful episode has unfolded in the Phulpur neighborhood of Varanasi, where a businessman named Manish Singh, aged 36, lost his life in a violent mob attack. The turmoil erupted after Singh's car collided with a woman tending to her household chores.

Mob violence, fueled by rumors and suspicion, continues to plague India, with recent incidents highlighting how minor triggers escalate into fatal attacks. These unpredictable, localized assaults, often driven by misinformation and distrust in systems, are on the rise, eroding social harmony and public safety.

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Gumla, where a 50-year-old woman, grappling with mental instability, was fatally assaulted by local villagers who believed her to be a child abductor. The community's panic led to violent actions before law enforcement could step in. Despite efforts for her rescue and medical care, she passed away due to her injuries.

Director general of police (DGP) Gupteshwar Pandey on Sunday said strict action would be taken against those involved in recent lynching cases in Patna and elsewhere in the state. The DGP’s remark came following three lynching incidents in Patna district within a week.

A load van driver was beaten to death in Chennai after urinating on a woman from an auto. The victim's family has refused to accept the body, demanding the arrest of the attackers. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the culprits.

Police on Friday arrested seven people, including three women, on charges of lynching a 24-year-old youth in Villupuram district. They were produced before a Tindivanam court which sent them to jail. The victim was identified as R Sakthivel, a resident of Karai who worked in a fuel outlet.

The government has set up a committee to suggest necessary amendments to the Indian Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure to deal with certain crimes like mob lynching and has started a consultation process with the states. "“Under the Bureau of Police Research and Development, a committee has been set up to make changes in the IPC and CrPC.," home minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha.

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said on Wednesday that suspects involved in disrupting and communal harmony in the state will not be spared.

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan cabinet in Bhopal has approved a law for compensation for victims of mob lynching. The 'mob lynching Victim Compensation Scheme 2023' will provide relief and rehabilitation for victims and their dependents. The family of a victim killed by a mob will receive a compensation of Rs 10 lakh, while those injured will receive Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. The cabinet also approved a housing scheme for those who did not qualify for the PM Awas Yojana.