8 months ago
Kerala Lynching: Chhattisgarh CM Aids Victim's Family
A man named Ramnarayan Baghel from Chhattisgarh was visiting Kerala for work.
Some people there thought he was involved in theft and beat him up very badly.
He died because of his injuries.
Five people were arrested for this crime.
The governments of both Kerala and Chhattisgarh said they will give money to his family and help them take his body back home.
The police are still looking to see if more people were involved.
Ramnarayan Baghel, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh, was lynched in Kerala over suspicions of theft and being Bangladeshi.
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the lynching, with political affiliations including BJP-RSS and CITU.
The Kerala government has agreed to provide a compensation of 10 lakh to Baghel's family and arrange for his body to be sent home.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced an additional financial assistance of 5 lakh for the family and ensured support for bringing the body back.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and protests by Baghel's family and local action councils.
- Who
- Ramnarayan Baghel, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh
- What
- Lynching of a migrant worker over suspicions of theft and nationality
- Where
- Kizhakeattappallam, Palakkad district, Kerala
- When
- December 17
- Why
- Suspicions over his involvement in theft and nationality
Key facts
- Victim's Name
- Ramnarayan Baghel
- Victim's Age
- 31 years
- Victim's Hometown
- Karhi village, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh
- Date of Incident
- December 17
- Location of Incident
- Kizhakeattappallam, Palakkad district, Kerala
- Number of Arrested
- 5
- Compensation from Chhattisgarh
- 5 lakh
- Compensation from Kerala
- 10 lakh
Timeline
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Kerala man beaten, mistaken for thief; five arrested.
Quotes
Vishnu Deo Sai
Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
“I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate and extremely inhumane incident that occurred with Ramnarayan Baghel, a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh, in Palakkad, Kerala. Such violence against any innocent citizen is a disgrace to civilised society.”
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Sources
Migrant Asked If He Was Bangladeshi, Lynched to Death
Chhattisgarh CM announces Rs 5 lakh aid for migrant worker lynched in Kerala - Telegraph India
Breaking News Today: Delhi Court Directs Framing of Charges Against Karti Chidambaram in Chinese Visa Case
Hate Against Minorities Behind Kerala Lynching
