Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Five Arrested After Tribal Man Allegedly Beaten, Paraded in Madhya Pradesh
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.
A 48-year-old tribal man was allegedly stripped, beaten and paraded in Chhoti Malpur village.
Villagers reportedly accused him of having an improper relationship with a widow.
The woman said the man had supported her and her children for four years.
She was also allegedly assaulted when she tried to protect him.
Police arrested five people, while Khapsariya Ganawa remains absconding.
- Who
- A 48-year-old tribal man, a widow, and villagers allegedly involved in the assault.
- What
- The man was allegedly stripped, beaten and paraded, while the woman was allegedly assaulted when she intervened.
- When
- November 14; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Chhoti Malpur village in Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Villagers allegedly suspected the man of having an improper relationship with the widow.
- 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