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Mob Beating Over Cattle Theft Claims One Life
7 Nov
Summary
- Mob assault in Pithampur led to one death and one critical injury.
- Victims were allegedly mistaken for cattle thieves while moving stray animals.
- Police have detained three suspects and are searching for others involved.
A fatal mob assault fueled by cattle theft allegations occurred in the Pithampur industrial area of Dhar. The incident on Friday resulted in one death and one person critically injured. Pithampur police registered the case on Saturday and have detained three individuals.
Authorities are interrogating the detained suspects while searching for others involved, based on circulating social media video evidence. The body was handed over to relatives after a post-mortem examination. The incident began when Sanjay Verma and Dharmendra Dabi attempted to move stray cattle obstructing a road near a factory.
Locals reportedly mistook their actions for cattle theft, leading to an altercation. The situation escalated as the victims were allegedly tied up and dragged to a roadside dhaba, where they were assaulted. Sanjay Verma succumbed to his injuries during treatment, while Dharmendra Dabi remains hospitalized.
