Man brutally beaten over theft suspicion, found carrying only roti, salt
Satna, Madhya Pradesh: A deeply disturbing video from Satna district has gone viral on social media, showing a young man being mercilessly thrashed by another man on mere suspicion of theft. The assault, captured on camera, has shocked viewers across the country, not only for its brutality but for what was later discovered in the victim’s pocket: just two dry rotis and a small packet of salt.
In the video, the young man does not retaliate or even cry out. He simply raises his hand in a silent plea for the blows to stop. Onlookers can be seen watching passively as the man is beaten repeatedly with a stick. No one intervenes. No one protests.
Later, when the victim's pockets were searched, no stolen goods were found, only his likely meal for the day: roti and namak. The revelation has triggered outrage online, with many users calling the attack not just inhumane, but symbolic of a society that punishes poverty and hunger with violence.
A post on X by The Dalit Voice said: "A poor young man was brutally beaten on suspicion of theft, but when his pockets were checked, only two rotis and a small packet of salt were found. This heartbreaking incident from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, is a shame on humanity."
A poor young man was brutally beaten on suspicion of theft, but when his pockets were checked, only two rotis and a small packet of salt were found. This heartbreaking incident from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, is a shame on humanity. pic.twitter.com/Xfx4y3MvKX
— The Dalit Voice (@ambedkariteIND) August 7, 2025
Another video shared by journalist Anurag Dwary shows the boy receiving medical care at a district hospital. The caption reads: “Came to the hospital, was beaten on suspicion of theft, only dry roti and salt found in poor man's pocket.”
क्या समाज है, सतना जिला अस्पताल में इस शख्स को चोरी के शक में बेरहमी से पीटा गया, तलाशी हुई तो जेब से मिली 2 रोटी और नमक की पुड़िया! pic.twitter.com/zzFe5uKFMD
— Anurag Dwary (@Anurag_Dwary) August 7, 2025
The widespread anger on social media is accompanied by pressing questions: Why didn’t anyone stop the attack? Why are the poor treated as criminals? And what kind of society have we become if hunger is mistaken for theft?
Journalist Rohini Singh called it “the most heartbreaking story,” writing: “A poor boy was mercilessly beaten on suspicion of theft and when he was searched only a dry roti and a pudiya of salt was found on him. Namak and roti. A cruel, heartless society…”
This is the most heartbreaking story. A poor boy was mercilessly beaten on suspicion of theft and when he was searched only a dry roti and a pudiya of salt was found on him. Namak and roti. A cruel, heartless society… https://t.co/jK53CfD3tu
— Rohini Singh (@rohini_sgh) August 6, 2025
While local authorities are yet to issue a formal statement on the incident, public pressure is mounting for action against the attacker, and for better protection of vulnerable individuals from mob violence.
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
