Five Arrested in Mob Lynching of Railway Constable Near Bhubaneswar
Five held after constable accused of assault was mob-lynched near Bhubaneswar: Police
Hindustan Times
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Five individuals have been arrested following the mob lynching of Soumya Ranjan Swain, a 32-year-old railway police constable, accused of molestation near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a police investigation into the circumstances leading to his death.
- 01Soumya Ranjan Swain was lynched after being accused of molesting two women.
- 02The incident occurred in the Balianta area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.
- 03Police have launched a manhunt for additional suspects involved in the mob violence.
- 04Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
- 05Family members of Swain allege police negligence and have protested against the authorities.
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On Thursday, Soumya Ranjan Swain, a 32-year-old railway police constable, was lynched by a mob in the Balianta area near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, after being accused of molesting two women. The confrontation escalated when the women claimed Swain and his colleague misbehaved with them following a motorcycle accident involving their scooter. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, prompting outrage across the state. Police have arrested five individuals and are actively searching for more suspects using CCTV footage and witness statements. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called for a detailed investigation, emphasizing that such violence should not happen again. Meanwhile, Swain's family has protested, alleging police negligence during the incident and delays in medical assistance. The police have registered two cases: one for the alleged molestation and another for Swain's murder.
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This incident has raised serious concerns about public safety and police responsiveness in Odisha, potentially affecting community trust in law enforcement.
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