Man Assaulted and Humiliated in Ludhiana Over Theft Allegations
Man tied to pole, thrashed, head shaved over theft suspicion; 1 held in Ludhiana
Hindustan Times
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In Jodhewal, Ludhiana, a man was tied to an electricity pole, beaten, and had his head shaved by locals on suspicion of theft. Police have arrested a hairdresser in connection with the incident, which was exposed after a video circulated on social media. Authorities are investigating the case and have condemned the vigilante actions.
- 01A man was publicly assaulted and humiliated over theft allegations in Jodhewal, Ludhiana.
- 02The incident was recorded and shared on social media, prompting police action.
- 03One arrest has been made, while police seek to identify others involved.
- 04Authorities emphasized that taking the law into one's own hands is unacceptable.
- 05No formal complaints about the man had been filed prior to the incident.
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In a shocking incident in Jodhewal, Ludhiana, a man was tied to an electricity pole, beaten, and had his head shaved by local residents on suspicion of theft. The incident occurred on Noorwala Road and was brought to light after a video of the assault circulated on social media, showing the man pleading for mercy while being humiliated. Local residents claimed the man was a repeat offender, alleging that police had ignored previous complaints. However, police officials stated that no formal complaints had been lodged against him. Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma confirmed that an FIR has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault and wrongful confinement. Inspector Jasvir Singh condemned the vigilante actions, stating that the matter should have been reported to the police instead of taking the law into their own hands. Authorities are actively working to identify and apprehend the individuals involved in this incident.
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This incident raises concerns about vigilantism and public safety in Ludhiana, highlighting the need for proper reporting of crimes to authorities.
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