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Five Arrested After Tribal Man Allegedly Beaten, Paraded in Madhya Pradesh

Five Arrested After Tribal Man Allegedly Beaten, Paraded in Madhya Pradesh
48-Year-Old Tribal Man Stripped, Beaten, Paraded Over Affair With A Widow In MP's Alirajpur; 5 Arrested · freepressjournal.in

A group of villagers in Madhya Pradesh accused a tribal man of having an improper relationship with a widow.

They allegedly tied him up, beat him and paraded him through the village.

The woman tried to stop the attack and was allegedly assaulted too.

She said the man had been helping her and her children since her husband died.

The incident happened on November 14 in Chhoti Malpur village.

Someone recorded the event, and the video later appeared on social media.

Police arrested five people linked to the alleged attack.

Another suspect is still being sought, and the arrested individuals were sent to jail after appearing in court.

Key facts

Incident location
Chhoti Malpur village, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh
Incident date
November 14; the year was not specified
Main victim
A 48-year-old tribal man
Alleged treatment
Stripped, tied, beaten and paraded
Additional alleged victim
The widow was allegedly assaulted when she intervened
Arrests
Five people were arrested and sent to jail after appearing in court
Outstanding suspect
Khapsariya, son of Varsingh Ganawa, remains on the run
Legal action
Police filed charges under sections 296, 115(2), 133, 127(2), 351(2), and 3/5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Quotes

Rajesh Vyas

Superintendent of Police in Alirajpur

“The incident has come to our attention. We assure the public that an FIR will be registered and stringent action will be taken against those responsible.”
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