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.