Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Odisha: Woman, Two Men Assaulted Over Suspected Affair
In a village in Odisha, India, a woman and two men were attacked by villagers and the woman's in-laws.
They were accused of having an affair.
The attackers tied them to an electric pole and beat them.
The police came and took them to the hospital.
The police have detained some people and are looking into what happened.
This incident shows how sometimes people get hurt because others think they have done something wrong.
A woman and two men were assaulted in Begunia village, Odisha.
The incident occurred after being intercepted by in-laws and villagers.
Villagers accused the trio of having an extramarital affair.
Police intervened and rescued the victims.
Police have detained two people and are investigating the attack.
- Who
- A woman and two men
- What
- Were assaulted and tied to an electric pole
- When
- Friday afternoon
- Where
- Begunia village, Odisha
- Why
- Suspicions of an extramarital affair
Human Rights Advocates
Villagers
Mob Justice
Human Rights Advocates
Strongly condemns acts of mob justice, emphasizing due process and the right to a fair trial. This action is inhumane.
Villagers
Actions as a response to perceived moral transgressions in the community.
- Incident
- Woman and two men assaulted and tied to an electric pole
- Location
- Begunia village, Odisha
- Victims
- Woman and two men
- Allegation
- Extra-marital affair
- Perpetrators
- In-laws and villagers
- Status
- Police investigation ongoing, two detained
