Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Teenager beaten to death in Jharkhand over theft suspicion
A 19-year-old boy named Vicky Nayak was beaten to death by villagers in Jharkhand.
The villagers suspected him of stealing a motor pump.
After catching him, they held a meeting and beat him up.
He fainted and was taken to the hospital, but the doctors said he had already died.
The police have arrested six people for this crime.
19-year-old Vicky Nayak was beaten to death by villagers in Jharkhand's Ranchi district.
He was suspected of stealing a motor pump and was caught by villagers.
A panchayat meeting was held, during which he was beaten and fainted.
He was taken to RIMS hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
- Who
- 19-year-old Vicky Nayak
- What
- Beaten to death by villagers over suspicion of theft
- When
- January 17
- Where
- Chaya village, Burmu police station limits, Ranchi district, Jharkhand
- Why
- Suspected of stealing a motor pump
- Victim's Name
- Vicky Nayak
- Victim's Age
- 19
- Location
- Chaya village, Burmu police station limits, Ranchi district, Jharkhand
- Alleged Crime
- Stealing a motor pump
- Number of Arrests
- 6
- Hospital
- Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)
