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Man Paraded With Shoe Garland After Alleged Theft
11 Aug
Summary
- Accused of phone theft, man endured head shaving and partial moustache trim.
- Victim was paraded through the village with a shoe and slipper garland.
- Police arrested a father and son following the viral incident video.
A distressing incident of alleged mob justice unfolded in Pathakpur village, Unnao, on the night of July 30. A man, identified as Sonu, was accused by villagers Raju and Raj of stealing mobile phones. In response to the accusation, Sonu was subjected to alleged torture.
His mistreatment included having his head shaved and half of his moustache forcibly cut off. Furthermore, Sonu was made to wear a garland fashioned from shoes and slippers, and then paraded through the entire village. This humiliating ordeal was captured on video by an unknown individual.
The video of the incident later went viral on social media on Monday evening. Upon taking cognizance of the viral content, the Aasivan police initiated an investigation. They identified the location and the individuals involved in the reported brutality. A case has been registered under various sections, including kidnapping, and authorities have arrested the father and son accused of perpetrating the torture.
