11 arrested for lynching Jharkhand man after affair with girl from different community
A man was killed after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of villagers in Dhawaiya village falling in the jurisdiction of Mahuatand police station in Jharkhand on Thursday.
The victim was provided medical treatment but he succumbed to his injuries. (Representative photo)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 7, 2022 17:05 IST
In Short
- The man was in a relationship with a girl from a different community.
- Police said locals were not happy with the man's affair.
- A case has been registered and 11 people have been arrested so far.
A man was killed after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of villagers in Dhawaiya village falling in the jurisdiction of Mahuatand police station in Jharkhand on Thursday.
Police said that locals were not happy with the man as he was in a relationship with a girl from a different community.
The victim was provided medical treatment but he succumbed to his injuries.
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The superintendent of police, Bokaro, said they have registered a case under relevant sections and 11 people have been arrested so far. Further investigation is underway.
The SP added that tensions prevailed in Dhawaiya village following the death of the man but the situation is under control now.
(With inputs from ANI)
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