Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch probe into the mob lynching of a GRP constable. The constable was reportedly attacked after an allegation of attempting to rape a woman. Majhi said he is deeply concerned and directed strict action against those responsible, urging police to prevent such incidents from recurring. Authorities have arrested 11 people.
A Nagaon District and Sessions Court in Assam has sentenced 20 people to life imprisonment for the mob lynching of Nilotpal Das and Abhijit Nath. The verdict comes after an eight-year delay. While the court delivered life terms, the victims’ families are dissatisfied, saying they sought the death penalty, and are weighing further legal action, including approaching the High Court.
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A delegation from Bangladesh National Hindu Mahajot visited the family of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, who was beaten to death by a mob on December 18 over alleged blasphemy. The group demanded justice and extended support to the victim’s relatives, drawing attention to the brutality and alleged abuse surrounding the case.
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