Mob thrashes 2 youths on charge of theft in Assam; rub salt, pour chilli water on their wounds
Golaghat (Assam), Aug 2 (PTI): Two youths, alleged to be involved in a theft, were allegedly assaulted by a mob led by three brothers in Golaghat district of Assam, police said on Saturday.
Of the three accused brothers, one is a local BJP leader, and another is associated with the All Assam Students' Union (AASU).
"The incident took place at the Gelabil area in Sarupathar yesterday. Two young men were brutally beaten up and subjected to inhumane torture as salt and chilli water were put on their wounds," a police officer said.
The victims were subjected to torture for allegedly being involved in a theft, he said.
"The two injured youths, one of whom is a minor, have been admitted to a hospital, and they are recovering now," the officer said.
A purported video of the assault has gone viral on social media, attracting sharp reactions.
"The three brothers are the main accused in the torture. They have been absconding since the incident, and we are looking for them," the officer said.
The main suspects were identified as Raju Shreshtha, Shasanka Shreshtha and Ranjit Shreshtha, he said.
Raju was the general secretary of the BJP's Borpathar mandal, while Shasanka was the president of AASU's Sarupathar regional committee.
As soon as the video of the attack went viral, the BJP and AASU relieved the duo of their organisational responsibilities.
A senior officer said police have already arrested one person, identified as Kamal Gogoi, who was a part of the mob.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I have come to know about the incident a while ago. We will definitely do a thorough investigation and the culprits will be punished."
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
