Agartala: July 02: In a disturbing incident of mob violence, a man was allegedly lynched to death on suspicion of stealing vegetables in Tripura’s Dhalai district. The incident occurred during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday in Chitresen Karbari Para, near the Manu River and close to the Manu Rail Bridge.
According to preliminary reports, the unidentified man was allegedly caught red-handed by a group of farmers while attempting to steal vegetables from a cultivated plot leased to them. Enraged, the farmers reportedly assaulted him brutally, resulting in his death at the scene.
On Wednesday morning, locals discovered the man’s body near the field and alerted the Manu police station. A police team, accompanied by the SDPO of Longtarai Valley subdivision and forensic experts, reached the spot and recovered the body, which was later sent to the hospital morgue for post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death.
The landowner of the field stated that he was informed about the incident around 7:30 AM. Upon arriving at the location, he found the lifeless body and was told by others present that the man had been caught stealing and was beaten severely by local farmers.
Although the deceased’s identity is still unknown, a woman who sells vegetables at Manu railway station claimed she saw the man selling vegetables near the station late Tuesday night. She also suggested that railway police personnel may have additional information regarding his identity.
While the Manu police have not released an official statement, a case of extra-judicial killing has been registered. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the assault. The incident has triggered outrage in the area, with growing concerns over rising mob justice and the breakdown of legal processes in such cases.
