Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Assam Youths Tortured After Alleged Theft; BJP, AASU Members Involved
In Assam, two young men were beaten by a mob after being accused of stealing.
The attackers, three brothers, tortured them by putting salt and chilli water on their wounds.
A video of the attack spread widely online.
Two of the brothers had connections with the BJP and AASU, but were removed from their roles after the incident.
Police have arrested one person and are searching for the three brothers.
The injured youths are in the hospital, recovering from their injuries.
Two youths were assaulted by a mob in Assam for alleged theft.
The incident occurred in the Gelabil area of Sarupathar, Assam.
Victims were subjected to torture, including salt and chilli water on wounds.
A video of the assault went viral on social media.
Two of the accused, linked to BJP and AASU, were removed from their positions.
- Who
- Three brothers and a mob assaulted two youths.
- What
- Two youths were assaulted and tortured.
- When
- The incident happened recently.
- Where
- Gelabil area, Sarupathar, Assam.
- Why
- The youths were alleged to be involved in a theft.
- Location
- Gelabil, Assam
- Victims
- Two youths, one a minor
- Perpetrators
- Three brothers: Raju, Shasanka, Ranjit, and a mob
- Allegation
- Theft
- Organizations
- BJP, AASU
- Charges
- Assault and torture
- Status
- Suspects absconding
Sources
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Two men transporting cattle tied up, made to squat, 2 held: Bengal Police
BJP activists beat four traders in Durgapur for transporting 'smuggled' cows in mini-truck - Telegraph India
Assam: Two youths, accused of theft, thrashed by 3 brothers