SaralnamaA 20-year-old tribal youth was tied to a pole and beaten in Karila village, Lalitpur district on night. Villagers mistook Brijendra Sahariya for a thief near Talbehat railway station. He was hit with sticks and slippers, abused, and paraded through the village. Police arrested 10 accused and presented them in court, where they got bail within 4 hours. Questions are being raised about police action, as the victim's medical examination was done 18 hours after the incident. The video of the beating went viral on social media 12 hours later, prompting police to file a case with minor charges. Critics argue the charges are too lenient given the severity of the assault. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 12:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 20-year-old tribal youth was tied to a pole and beaten in Karila village, Lalitpur district on 22 Oct night
- Villagers mistook Brijendra Sahariya for a thief near Talbehat railway station
- He was hit with sticks and slippers, abused, and paraded through the village