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Three youths paraded and beaten over cable theft suspicion in MP
Three youths were beaten and paraded with bundles of barbed wire around their necks in Chhindwara district after locals suspected them of stealing cables from a closed Western Coalfields Limited plant, police…
The Story in Brief
Three youths were beaten and paraded with bundles of barbed wire around their necks in Chhindwara district after locals suspected them of stealing cables from a closed Western Coalfields Limited plant, police said. The incident took place in Iklehra township, around 30 km from the district headquarters. A video of the assault has circulated on social media.
Police said residents reviewed CCTV footage and identified the three men before calling them for questioning. Locals, including WCL security guards, allegedly kicked, punched and hit them with slippers while cables were hung around their necks and shoulders. Police inspector Khemchand Patel said the theft allegation and assault were being investigated, and action would be taken against those who attacked the youths.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that suspected thieves deserve public punishment, or that a viral video alone proves every allegation. Neither is acceptable. A cable theft complaint does not replace evidence, and public humiliation can destroy a fair investigation. The police must establish whether the three men stole anything, identify every person involved in the assault and record medical findings. The case will be judged by arrests, charges and evidence that survives court scrutiny.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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