Tied to pole, given electric shocks: Youths tortured over theft suspicion in Madhya Pradesh
Two youths were allegedly tortured and beaten by a mob on suspicion of theft in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district earlier this month. The youths were tied to the pole, beaten and given electric shocks by the villagers over suspicion of theft. The youths were allegedly tied to a pole in the farm and assaulted by the villagers in an attempt to force a confession out of them. (X/ @KanoongoPriyank) The incident reportedly took place on July 4 in the Karmodiya village under Raisen Kotwali police station limits, while the victims reportedly hailed from the Bairagi community in Dhaniyakhedi village, reported Times of India. They were allegedly accused of stealing a water pump motor, and were thereafter taken to a farm where they were tortured, the report added. A video of the incident surfaced on social media. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. Also Read | 80-year-old Rajasthan man found murdered at home with hands, legs tied Beaten to force confession, NHRC takes cognisance The youths were allegedly tied to a pole …
