Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Suspected Thief Paraded Half-Naked in Madhya Pradesh Village
Villagers in a Madhya Pradesh village suspected a man named Rahul of stealing money and jewellery.
They reportedly found him with boxes that were said to contain stolen valuables.
The villagers allegedly beat him and walked him through the village wearing only his underwear.
A box was placed on his head during the parade.
Police arrived after the group reached a jewellery shop.
Police arrested Rahul and also registered a case against the jeweller.
The jewellery bought by the jeweller was recovered.
Police are investigating both the alleged theft and the villagers’ treatment of Rahul.
Villagers in Tokna Beda allegedly beat and paraded a man suspected of stealing cash and jewellery.
The man, identified by police as Rahul, was reportedly forced to carry a box of valuables on his head.
Police said Rahul claimed about 1.10 kilograms of stolen silver jewellery had been sold to jeweller Pranav Soni.
Police arrested Rahul, booked the jeweller for allegedly buying stolen property, and recovered the silver ornaments.
Police are investigating the villagers’ alleged assault and public humiliation after a video of the incident went viral.
- Who
- Rahul, villagers, resident Rakesh Senani, jeweller Pranav Soni, and police were involved.
- What
- A suspected thief was allegedly assaulted and paraded half-naked, while police investigated the alleged theft and assault.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday; a video of it circulated and went viral on Thursday.
- Where
- Tokna Beda village, under Bhikangaon police station in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district.
- Why
- Villagers allegedly acted after two boxes containing cash and jewellery went missing from Rakesh Senani’s house.
Alleged Theft
Alleged Vigilante Assault
Basis for the villagers’ actions
Alleged Theft
Villagers allegedly believed Rahul had taken cash and jewellery from Rakesh Senani’s house and reportedly caught him with the boxes.
Alleged Vigilante Assault
Police are investigating whether villagers assaulted and publicly humiliated Rahul, regardless of the theft allegation.
Legal accountability
Alleged Theft
Police arrested Rahul and registered a case against jeweller Pranav Soni for allegedly buying stolen jewellery.
Alleged Vigilante Assault
Police also received a complaint about the villagers’ conduct and said further legal action would follow against those identified.
- Location
- Tokna Beda village, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh
- Suspect
- Rahul, who police said has nine criminal cases registered against him
- Reported theft
- Two boxes containing cash and jewellery
- Alleged jewellery sale
- Around 1.10 kilograms of silver jewellery was allegedly sold to a local jeweller
- Jeweller
- Pranav Soni
- Police action
- Rahul was arrested and the jeweller was booked for allegedly purchasing stolen jewellery
- Investigation
- Police are examining the viral video to identify villagers involved in the alleged assault and public parade