Villagers mistakenly attack 3 after tying them to a pole suspecting them to be thieves

NT Correspondent

Belagavi: The district is grappling with an number of theft incidents. In a recent incident, three young individuals were falsely accused of being thieves and subsequently tied to an electric pole where they endured a brutal assault by villagers.

The distressing occurrence took place in Jodakurali village, situated in Chikkodi taluk. Mistaking the three youth for thieves, the villagers apprehended them and subjected them to a violent beating.

The events unfolded early on Wednesday morning when the four individuals arrived at Jodakurali village. Upon questioning, one of the youth attempted to flee.

This attempt triggered suspicion among the villagers, making them capture the remaining three. Subsequently, they were tied to a pole, and subjected to a severe physical assault.

Chikkodi Police swiftly responded to the incident upon receiving the news. The three youth were rescued from their ordeal and released from captivity.

Hailing from Kempatti village in Rayabaga taluk, these individuals had fallen victim to a regrettable case of mistaken identity.

A case has been registered at the Chikkodi Police station against over 10 individuals involved in assaulting the youth. The police are actively pursuing the case